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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.37, 1,148.71 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.37, 1,148.71 and 303.80 is: 455.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.37 : 1,148.71 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.37/1,148.71 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.37x = 1,148.71 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.37x = 348,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,976.58/766.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.36

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