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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,149.66 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,149.66 and 303.89 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,149.66 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,149.66 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,149.66 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 349,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,364.43/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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