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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.13, 1,153.22 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.13, 1,153.22 and 330.66 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.13 : 1,153.22 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.13/1,153.22 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.13x = 1,153.22 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.13x = 381,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,323.73/769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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