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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.69, 1,147.50 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.69, 1,147.50 and 302.39 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.69 : 1,147.50 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.69/1,147.50 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.69x = 1,147.50 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.69x = 346,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,992.53/764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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