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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,156.04 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,156.04 and 337.24 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,156.04 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,156.04 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,156.04 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 389,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,862.93/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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