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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,158.64 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,158.64 and 333.71 is: 500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,158.64 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,158.64 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,158.64 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 386,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,643.96/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.40

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