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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.87, 1,144.99 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.87, 1,144.99 and 300.86 is: 451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.87 : 1,144.99 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.87/1,144.99 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.87x = 1,144.99 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.87x = 344,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,485.38/762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.57

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