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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,152.20 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,152.20 and 305.56 is: 458.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,152.20 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,152.20 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,152.20 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 352,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,065.96/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.58

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