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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,150.05 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,150.05 and 333.75 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,150.05 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,150.05 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,150.05 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 383,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,829.19/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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