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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,152.09 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,152.09 and 335.13 is: 502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,152.09 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,152.09 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,152.09 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 386,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,099.92/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.77

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