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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.81, 1,148.90 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.81, 1,148.90 and 333.03 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.81 : 1,148.90 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.81/1,148.90 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.81x = 1,148.90 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.81x = 382,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,616.50/765.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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