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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.93, 1,143.97 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.93, 1,143.97 and 300.17 is: 450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.93 : 1,143.97 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.93/1,143.97 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.93x = 1,143.97 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.93x = 343,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,387.58/762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.09

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