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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,145.55 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,145.55 and 301.24 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,145.55 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,145.55 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,145.55 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 345,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,085.48/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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