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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.14, 1,144.36 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.14, 1,144.36 and 300.56 is: 450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.14 : 1,144.36 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.14/1,144.36 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.14x = 1,144.36 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.14x = 343,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,947.34/763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.70

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