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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.83, 1,155.12 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.83, 1,155.12 and 336.93 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.83 : 1,155.12 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.83/1,155.12 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.83x = 1,155.12 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.83x = 389,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,194.58/769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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