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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,144.69 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,144.69 and 300.80 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,144.69 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,144.69 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,144.69 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 344,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,324.86/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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