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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.94, 1,156.65 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.94, 1,156.65 and 337.86 is: 506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.94 : 1,156.65 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.94/1,156.65 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.94x = 1,156.65 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.94x = 390,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,785.77/770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.90

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