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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.54, 1,151.01 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.54, 1,151.01 and 305.24 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.54 : 1,151.01 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.54/1,151.01 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.54x = 1,151.01 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.54x = 351,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,328.54/767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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