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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.77, 1,145.66 and 330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.77, 1,145.66 and 330.83 is: 496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.77 : 1,145.66 = 330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.77/1,145.66 = 330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.77x = 1,145.66 × 330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.77x = 379,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,015.83/763.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.24

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