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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.24, 1,143.99 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.24, 1,143.99 and 300.93 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.24 : 1,143.99 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.24/1,143.99 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.24x = 1,143.99 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.24x = 344,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,264.52/763.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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