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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,151.62 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,151.62 and 299.28 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,151.62 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,151.62 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,151.62 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 344,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,660.40/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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