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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.97, 1,151.73 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.97, 1,151.73 and 305.60 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.97 : 1,151.73 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.97/1,151.73 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.97x = 1,151.73 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.97x = 351,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,962.93/767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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