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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.67, 1,148.51 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.67, 1,148.51 and 303.56 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.67 : 1,148.51 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.67/1,148.51 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.67x = 1,148.51 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.67x = 348,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,641.70/765.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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