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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.88, 1,148.78 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.88, 1,148.78 and 303.48 is: 455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.88 : 1,148.78 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.88/1,148.78 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.88x = 1,148.78 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.88x = 348,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,631.75/765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.20

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