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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,149.12 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,149.12 and 333.25 is: 499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,149.12 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,149.12 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,149.12 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 382,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,944.24/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.87

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