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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.57, 1,155.86 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.57, 1,155.86 and 302.09 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.57 : 1,155.86 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.57/1,155.86 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.57x = 1,155.86 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.57x = 349,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,166.46/770.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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