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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.90, 1,156.12 and 302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.90, 1,156.12 and 302.29 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.90 : 1,156.12 = 302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.90/1,156.12 = 302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.90x = 1,156.12 × 302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.90x = 349,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,479.87/770.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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