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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,155.12 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,155.12 and 336.96 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,155.12 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,155.12 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,155.12 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 389,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,229.24/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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