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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.35, 1,155.06 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.35, 1,155.06 and 301.26 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.35 : 1,155.06 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.35/1,155.06 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.35x = 1,155.06 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.35x = 347,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,972.43/770.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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