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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.59, 1,150.97 and 305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.59, 1,150.97 and 305.35 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.59 : 1,150.97 = 305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.59/1,150.97 = 305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.59x = 1,150.97 × 305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.59x = 351,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,441.41/767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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