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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,145.25 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,145.25 and 301.50 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,145.25 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,145.25 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,145.25 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 345,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,292.88/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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