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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.78, 1,151.70 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.78, 1,151.70 and 334.96 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.78 : 1,151.70 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.78/1,151.70 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.78x = 1,151.70 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.78x = 385,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,773.43/767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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