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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.97, 1,145.18 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.97, 1,145.18 and 301.11 is: 451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.97 : 1,145.18 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.97/1,145.18 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.97x = 1,145.18 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.97x = 344,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,826.36/763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.36

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