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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.33, 1,143.45 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.33, 1,143.45 and 300.09 is: 450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.33 : 1,143.45 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.33/1,143.45 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.33x = 1,143.45 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.33x = 343,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,137.91/762.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.12

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