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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.06, 1,148.76 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.06, 1,148.76 and 304.06 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.06 : 1,148.76 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.06/1,148.76 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.06x = 1,148.76 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.06x = 349,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,291.97/766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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