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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.77, 1,151.67 and 305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.77, 1,151.67 and 305.53 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.77 : 1,151.67 = 305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.77/1,151.67 = 305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.77x = 1,151.67 × 305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.77x = 351,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,869.74/767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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