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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.57, 1,152.22 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.57, 1,152.22 and 306.25 is: 459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.57 : 1,152.22 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.57/1,152.22 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.57x = 1,152.22 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.57x = 352,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,867.38/768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.12

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