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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.84, 1,145.44 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.84, 1,145.44 and 301.56 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.84 : 1,145.44 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.84/1,145.44 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.84x = 1,145.44 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.84x = 345,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,418.89/763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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