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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,145.80 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,145.80 and 301.70 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,145.80 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,145.80 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,145.80 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 345,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,687.86/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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