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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.78, 1,146.52 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.78, 1,146.52 and 302.89 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.78 : 1,146.52 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.78/1,146.52 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.78x = 1,146.52 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.78x = 347,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,265.37/764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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