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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.59, 1,158.81 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.59, 1,158.81 and 333.97 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.59 : 1,158.81 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.59/1,158.81 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.59x = 1,158.81 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.59x = 387,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,010.14/772.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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