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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.75, 1,147.13 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.75, 1,147.13 and 302.78 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.75 : 1,147.13 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.75/1,147.13 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.75x = 1,147.13 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.75x = 347,326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,326.51/764.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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