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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.19, 1,155.42 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.19, 1,155.42 and 337.65 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.19 : 1,155.42 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.19/1,155.42 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.19x = 1,155.42 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.19x = 390,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,127.56/770.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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