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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.89, 1,150.31 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.89, 1,150.31 and 334.35 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.89 : 1,150.31 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.89/1,150.31 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.89x = 1,150.31 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.89x = 384,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,604.48/766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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