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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.75, 1,154.90 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.75, 1,154.90 and 336.94 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.75 : 1,154.90 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.75/1,154.90 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.75x = 1,154.90 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.75x = 389,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,132.01/769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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