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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.13, 1,154.72 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.13, 1,154.72 and 331.66 is: 497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.13 : 1,154.72 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.13/1,154.72 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.13x = 1,154.72 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.13x = 382,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,974.44/770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.29

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