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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.95, 1,149.21 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.95, 1,149.21 and 333.41 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.95 : 1,149.21 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.95/1,149.21 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.95x = 1,149.21 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.95x = 383,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,152.36/765.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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