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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.55, 1,150.13 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.55, 1,150.13 and 304.70 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.55 : 1,150.13 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.55/1,150.13 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.55x = 1,150.13 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.55x = 350,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,443.83/766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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