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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.05, 1,147.58 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.05, 1,147.58 and 302.94 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.05 : 1,147.58 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.05/1,147.58 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.05x = 1,147.58 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.05x = 347,642.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,642.07/765.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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