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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.40, 1,155.52 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.40, 1,155.52 and 337.24 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.40 : 1,155.52 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.40/1,155.52 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.40x = 1,155.52 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.40x = 389,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,687.56/770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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