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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.50, 1,145.25 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.50, 1,145.25 and 307.50 is: 461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.50 : 1,145.25 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.50/1,145.25 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.50x = 1,145.25 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.50x = 352,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,164.38/763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.25

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