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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.93, 1,150.89 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.93, 1,150.89 and 304.63 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.93 : 1,150.89 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.93/1,150.89 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.93x = 1,150.89 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.93x = 350,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,595.62/766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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