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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.83, 1,150.01 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.83, 1,150.01 and 333.87 is: 500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.83 : 1,150.01 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.83/1,150.01 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.83x = 1,150.01 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.83x = 383,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,952.17/766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.70

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