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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.76, 1,148.81 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.76, 1,148.81 and 303.59 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.76 : 1,148.81 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.76/1,148.81 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.76x = 1,148.81 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.76x = 348,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,759.97/765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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