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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.18, 1,148.40 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.18, 1,148.40 and 303.88 is: 455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.18 : 1,148.40 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.18/1,148.40 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.18x = 1,148.40 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.18x = 348,975.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,975.79/766.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.47

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