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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.80, 1,149.78 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.80, 1,149.78 and 304.11 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.80 : 1,149.78 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.80/1,149.78 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.80x = 1,149.78 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.80x = 349,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,659.60/766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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