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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.09, 1,144.81 and 300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.09, 1,144.81 and 300.83 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.09 : 1,144.81 = 300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.09/1,144.81 = 300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.09x = 1,144.81 × 300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.09x = 344,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,393.44/763.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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