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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.59, 1,149.95 and 334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.59, 1,149.95 and 334.05 is: 501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.59 : 1,149.95 = 334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.59/1,149.95 = 334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.59x = 1,149.95 × 334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.59x = 384,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,140.80/766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.10

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