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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.03, 1,143.98 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.03, 1,143.98 and 300.57 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.03 : 1,143.98 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.03/1,143.98 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.03x = 1,143.98 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.03x = 343,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,844.57/763.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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