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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.90, 1,146.00 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.90, 1,146.00 and 301.89 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.90 : 1,146.00 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.90/1,146.00 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.90x = 1,146.00 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.90x = 345,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,969.67/763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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