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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,147.23 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,147.23 and 302.73 is: 454.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,147.23 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,147.23 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,147.23 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 347,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,300.94/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.03

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