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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,145.40 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,145.40 and 301.65 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,145.40 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,145.40 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,145.40 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 345,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,512.77/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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