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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,151.07 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,151.07 and 305.38 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,151.07 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,151.07 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,151.07 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 351,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,513.76/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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