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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.84, 1,145.40 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.84, 1,145.40 and 301.48 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.84 : 1,145.40 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.84/1,145.40 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.84x = 1,145.40 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.84x = 345,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,315.19/763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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