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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.75, 1,148.69 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.75, 1,148.69 and 303.74 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.75 : 1,148.69 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.75/1,148.69 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.75x = 1,148.69 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.75x = 348,906.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,906.73/765.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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