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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.59, 1,143.16 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.59, 1,143.16 and 300.22 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.59 : 1,143.16 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.59/1,143.16 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.59x = 1,143.16 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.59x = 343,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,199.50/762.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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