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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.96, 1,147.04 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.96, 1,147.04 and 302.72 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.96 : 1,147.04 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.96/1,147.04 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.96x = 1,147.04 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.96x = 347,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,230.44/764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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