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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.12, 1,148.36 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.12, 1,148.36 and 303.60 is: 455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.12 : 1,148.36 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.12/1,148.36 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.12x = 1,148.36 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.12x = 348,642.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,642.10/766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.08

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