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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.59, 1,156.02 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.59, 1,156.02 and 337.65 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.59 : 1,156.02 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.59/1,156.02 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.59x = 1,156.02 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.59x = 390,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,330.15/770.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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