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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,154.74 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,154.74 and 336.56 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,154.74 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,154.74 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,154.74 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 388,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,639.29/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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