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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,144.53 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,144.53 and 300.92 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,144.53 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,144.53 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,144.53 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 344,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,406.24/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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