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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,155.84 and 337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,155.84 and 337.75 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,155.84 = 337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,155.84 = 337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,155.84 × 337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 390,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,384.96/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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