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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.68, 1,155.13 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.68, 1,155.13 and 337.14 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.68 : 1,155.13 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.68/1,155.13 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.68x = 1,155.13 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.68x = 389,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,439.69/769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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