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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.11, 1,147.21 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.11, 1,147.21 and 302.35 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.11 : 1,147.21 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.11/1,147.21 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.11x = 1,147.21 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.11x = 346,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,858.19/765.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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