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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,151.78 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,151.78 and 299.43 is: 449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,151.78 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,151.78 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,151.78 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 344,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,877.49/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.08

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