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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,145.07 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,145.07 and 301.23 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,145.07 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,145.07 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,145.07 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 344,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,929.44/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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