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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.42, 1,145.77 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.42, 1,145.77 and 302.12 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.42 : 1,145.77 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.42/1,145.77 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.42x = 1,145.77 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.42x = 346,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,160.03/764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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