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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.01, 1,166.90 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.01, 1,166.90 and 339.17 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.01 : 1,166.90 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.01/1,166.90 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.01x = 1,166.90 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.01x = 395,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,769.94/778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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