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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,154.46 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,154.46 and 336.78 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,154.46 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,154.46 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,154.46 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 388,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,799.04/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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