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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.26, 1,145.61 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.26, 1,145.61 and 301.95 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.26 : 1,145.61 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.26/1,145.61 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.26x = 1,145.61 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.26x = 345,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,916.94/764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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