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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.95, 1,145.14 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.95, 1,145.14 and 301.54 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.95 : 1,145.14 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.95/1,145.14 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.95x = 1,145.14 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.95x = 345,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,305.52/763.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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