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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,146.20 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,146.20 and 301.82 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,146.20 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,146.20 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,146.20 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 345,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,938.84/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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