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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.78, 1,152.85 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.78, 1,152.85 and 335.63 is: 503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.78 : 1,152.85 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.78/1,152.85 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.78x = 1,152.85 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.78x = 386,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,931.05/768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.31

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