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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.81, 1,155.12 and 337.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.81, 1,155.12 and 337.00 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.81 : 1,155.12 = 337.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.81/1,155.12 = 337.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.81x = 1,155.12 × 337.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.81x = 389,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,269.66/769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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