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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,145.54 and 301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,145.54 and 301.21 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,145.54 = 301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,145.54 = 301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,145.54 × 301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 345,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,045.99/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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