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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.65, 1,150.60 and 305.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.65, 1,150.60 and 305.29 is: 457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.65 : 1,150.60 = 305.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.65/1,150.60 = 305.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.65x = 1,150.60 × 305.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.65x = 351,266.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,266.67/767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.59

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