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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,145.76 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,145.76 and 301.50 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,145.76 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,145.76 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,145.76 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 345,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,446.64/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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