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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.89, 1,154.83 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.89, 1,154.83 and 336.95 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.89 : 1,154.83 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.89/1,154.83 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.89x = 1,154.83 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.89x = 389,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,114.19/769.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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