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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,158.33 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,158.33 and 334.26 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,158.33 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,158.33 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,158.33 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 387,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,183.39/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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