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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.68, 1,144.76 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.68, 1,144.76 and 301.12 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.68 : 1,144.76 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.68/1,144.76 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.68x = 1,144.76 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.68x = 344,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,710.13/763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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