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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.92, 1,151.69 and 305.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.92, 1,151.69 and 305.54 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.92 : 1,151.69 = 305.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.92/1,151.69 = 305.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.92x = 1,151.69 × 305.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.92x = 351,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,887.36/767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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