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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.98, 1,149.84 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.98, 1,149.84 and 334.44 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.98 : 1,149.84 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.98/1,149.84 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.98x = 1,149.84 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.98x = 384,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,552.49/766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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