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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.23, 1,154.93 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.23, 1,154.93 and 336.88 is: 505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.23 : 1,154.93 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.23/1,154.93 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.23x = 1,154.93 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.23x = 389,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,072.82/770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.14

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