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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,154.14 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,154.14 and 336.44 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,154.14 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,154.14 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,154.14 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 388,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,298.86/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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