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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.09, 1,155.15 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.09, 1,155.15 and 337.23 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.09 : 1,155.15 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.09/1,155.15 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.09x = 1,155.15 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.09x = 389,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,551.23/770.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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