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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.64, 1,155.26 and 337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.64, 1,155.26 and 337.64 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.64 : 1,155.26 = 337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.64/1,155.26 = 337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.64x = 1,155.26 × 337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.64x = 390,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,061.99/770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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