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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.33, 1,145.04 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.33, 1,145.04 and 294.81 is: 442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.33 : 1,145.04 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.33/1,145.04 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.33x = 1,145.04 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.33x = 337,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,567.12/763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.23

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