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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,145.27 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,145.27 and 301.18 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,145.27 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,145.27 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,145.27 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 344,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,926.69/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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