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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,155.20 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,155.20 and 337.12 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,155.20 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,155.20 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,155.20 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 389,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,441.02/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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