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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.55, 1,144.38 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.55, 1,144.38 and 300.86 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.55 : 1,144.38 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.55/1,144.38 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.55x = 1,144.38 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.55x = 344,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,298.17/763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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