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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,149.36 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,149.36 and 303.90 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,149.36 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,149.36 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,149.36 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 349,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,290.50/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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