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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,152.49 and 305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,152.49 and 305.99 is: 459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,152.49 = 305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,152.49 = 305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,152.49 × 305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 352,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,650.42/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.25

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