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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.56, 1,150.38 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.56, 1,150.38 and 304.84 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.56 : 1,150.38 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.56/1,150.38 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.56x = 1,150.38 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.56x = 350,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,681.84/767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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