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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.67, 1,144.29 and 300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.67, 1,144.29 and 300.77 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.67 : 1,144.29 = 300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.67/1,144.29 = 300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.67x = 1,144.29 × 300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.67x = 344,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,162.38/762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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