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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,155.09 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,155.09 and 337.22 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,155.09 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,155.09 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,155.09 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 389,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,519.27/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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