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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.80, 1,154.82 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.80, 1,154.82 and 331.05 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.80 : 1,154.82 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.80/1,154.82 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.80x = 1,154.82 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.80x = 382,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,303.16/769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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