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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,154.93 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,154.93 and 337.01 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,154.93 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,154.93 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,154.93 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 389,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,215.50/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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