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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,143.51 and 300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,143.51 and 300.46 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,143.51 = 300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,143.51 = 300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,143.51 × 300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 343,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,579.01/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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