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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.67, 1,154.45 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.67, 1,154.45 and 336.82 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.67 : 1,154.45 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.67/1,154.45 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.67x = 1,154.45 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.67x = 388,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,841.85/769.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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