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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.28, 1,149.08 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.28, 1,149.08 and 303.96 is: 455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.28 : 1,149.08 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.28/1,149.08 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.28x = 1,149.08 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.28x = 349,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,274.36/766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.81

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