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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.06, 1,150.99 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.06, 1,150.99 and 334.25 is: 501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.06 : 1,150.99 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.06/1,150.99 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.06x = 1,150.99 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.06x = 384,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,711.82/767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.54

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