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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.74, 1,150.65 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.74, 1,150.65 and 335.26 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.74 : 1,150.65 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.74/1,150.65 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.74x = 1,150.65 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.74x = 385,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,766.92/767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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