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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.71, 1,145.57 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.71, 1,145.57 and 301.64 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.71 : 1,145.57 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.71/1,145.57 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.71x = 1,145.57 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.71x = 345,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,542.50/763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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