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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,145.47 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,145.47 and 301.57 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,145.47 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,145.47 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,145.47 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 345,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,439.39/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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