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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.30, 1,145.99 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.30, 1,145.99 and 301.54 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.30 : 1,145.99 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.30/1,145.99 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.30x = 1,145.99 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.30x = 345,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,561.82/764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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