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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.98, 1,149 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.98, 1,149 and 304.01 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.98 : 1,149 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.98/1,149 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.98x = 1,149 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.98x = 349,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,307.49/765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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