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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,150.56 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,150.56 and 304.78 is: 457.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,150.56 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,150.56 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,150.56 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 350,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,667.68/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.11

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