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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.12, 1,144.47 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.12, 1,144.47 and 294.49 is: 441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.12 : 1,144.47 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.12/1,144.47 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.12x = 1,144.47 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.12x = 337,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,029.00/763.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.65

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