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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.21, 1,145.22 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.21, 1,145.22 and 301.24 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.21 : 1,145.22 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.21/1,145.22 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.21x = 1,145.22 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.21x = 344,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,986.07/763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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