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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.93, 1,158.15 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.93, 1,158.15 and 333.30 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.93 : 1,158.15 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.93/1,158.15 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.93x = 1,158.15 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.93x = 386,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,011.40/771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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