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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.76, 1,148.77 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.76, 1,148.77 and 303.61 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.76 : 1,148.77 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.76/1,148.77 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.76x = 1,148.77 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.76x = 348,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,771.56/765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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