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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.80, 1,145.28 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.80, 1,145.28 and 301.11 is: 451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.80 : 1,145.28 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.80/1,145.28 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.80x = 1,145.28 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.80x = 344,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,855.26/763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.50

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