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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.79, 1,145.25 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.79, 1,145.25 and 301.03 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.79 : 1,145.25 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.79/1,145.25 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.79x = 1,145.25 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.79x = 344,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,754.61/763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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