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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.67, 1,156.47 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.67, 1,156.47 and 337.86 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.67 : 1,156.47 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.67/1,156.47 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.67x = 1,156.47 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.67x = 390,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,724.95/770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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