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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.57, 1,150.73 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.57, 1,150.73 and 305.25 is: 457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.57 : 1,150.73 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.57/1,150.73 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.57x = 1,150.73 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.57x = 351,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,258.81/767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.63

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