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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.31, 1,144.13 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.31, 1,144.13 and 300.92 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.31 : 1,144.13 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.31/1,144.13 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.31x = 1,144.13 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.31x = 344,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,284.37/763.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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