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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.55, 1,153.50 and 307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.55, 1,153.50 and 307.24 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.55 : 1,153.50 = 307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.55/1,153.50 = 307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.55x = 1,153.50 × 307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.55x = 354,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,398.46/768.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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