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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.97, 1,148.91 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.97, 1,148.91 and 303.73 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.97 : 1,148.91 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.97/1,148.91 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.97x = 1,148.91 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.97x = 348,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,958.43/765.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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