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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,143.96 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,143.96 and 300.42 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,143.96 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,143.96 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,143.96 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 343,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,668.46/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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