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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,148.70 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,148.70 and 303.63 is: 455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,148.70 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,148.70 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,148.70 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 348,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,779.78/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.33

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