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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.76, 1,158.24 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.76, 1,158.24 and 333.87 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.76 : 1,158.24 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.76/1,158.24 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.76x = 1,158.24 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.76x = 386,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,698.50/772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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