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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.85, 1,151.13 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.85, 1,151.13 and 334.68 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.85 : 1,151.13 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.85/1,151.13 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.85x = 1,151.13 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.85x = 385,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,260.19/767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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