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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.45, 1,145.96 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.45, 1,145.96 and 302.14 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.45 : 1,145.96 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.45/1,145.96 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.45x = 1,145.96 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.45x = 346,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,235.98/764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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