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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.72, 1,149.12 and 333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.72, 1,149.12 and 333.37 is: 499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.72 : 1,149.12 = 333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.72/1,149.12 = 333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.72x = 1,149.12 × 333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.72x = 383,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,082.13/766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.64

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