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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.79, 1,166.10 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.79, 1,166.10 and 338.96 is: 508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.79 : 1,166.10 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.79/1,166.10 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.79x = 1,166.10 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.79x = 395,256.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,256.61/777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.18

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