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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,148.96 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,148.96 and 333.08 is: 499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,148.96 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,148.96 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,148.96 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 382,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,695.60/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.86

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