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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.86, 1,159.50 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.86, 1,159.50 and 333.84 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.86 : 1,159.50 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.86/1,159.50 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.86x = 1,159.50 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.86x = 387,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,087.48/772.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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