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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.47, 1,154.47 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.47, 1,154.47 and 336.57 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.47 : 1,154.47 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.47/1,154.47 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.47x = 1,154.47 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.47x = 388,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,559.97/769.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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