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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.37, 1,154.69 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.37, 1,154.69 and 331.41 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.37 : 1,154.69 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.37/1,154.69 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.37x = 1,154.69 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.37x = 382,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,674.16/770.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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