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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,154.22 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,154.22 and 336.78 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,154.22 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,154.22 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,154.22 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 388,718.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,718.21/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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