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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,148.88 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,148.88 and 303.66 is: 455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,148.88 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,148.88 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,148.88 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 348,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,868.90/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.36

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