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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,149.80 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,149.80 and 303.75 is: 455.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,149.80 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,149.80 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,149.80 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 349,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,250.23/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.95

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