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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.00, 1,149.24 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.00, 1,149.24 and 303.90 is: 455.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.00 : 1,149.24 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.00/1,149.24 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.00x = 1,149.24 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.00x = 349,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,254.04/766.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.95

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