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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.77, 1,153.17 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.77, 1,153.17 and 306.53 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.77 : 1,153.17 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.77/1,153.17 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.77x = 1,153.17 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.77x = 353,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,481.20/768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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