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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,157.44 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,157.44 and 303.54 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,157.44 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,157.44 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,157.44 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 351,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,329.34/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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