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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.96, 1,150.70 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.96, 1,150.70 and 334.40 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.96 : 1,150.70 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.96/1,150.70 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.96x = 1,150.70 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.96x = 384,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,794.08/766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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