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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.69, 1,156.80 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.69, 1,156.80 and 333.27 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.69 : 1,156.80 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.69/1,156.80 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.69x = 1,156.80 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.69x = 385,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,526.74/771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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