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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,145.87 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,145.87 and 302.03 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,145.87 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,145.87 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,145.87 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 346,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,087.12/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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