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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,148.13 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,148.13 and 302.94 is: 454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,148.13 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,148.13 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,148.13 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 347,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,814.50/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.59

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