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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.80, 1,154.78 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.80, 1,154.78 and 336.90 is: 505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.80 : 1,154.78 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.80/1,154.78 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.80x = 1,154.78 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.80x = 389,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,045.38/769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.39

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