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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.65, 1,157.24 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.65, 1,157.24 and 303.04 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.65 : 1,157.24 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.65/1,157.24 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.65x = 1,157.24 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.65x = 350,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,687.87/771.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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