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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,150.56 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,150.56 and 334.01 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,150.56 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,150.56 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,150.56 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 384,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,292.79/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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