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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.95, 1,148.72 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.95, 1,148.72 and 333 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.95 : 1,148.72 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.95/1,148.72 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.95x = 1,148.72 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.95x = 382,522.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,522.10/765.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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