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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,145.34 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,145.34 and 301.28 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,145.34 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,145.34 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,145.34 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 345,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,062.31/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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