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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.21, 1,148.22 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.21, 1,148.22 and 302.99 is: 454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.21 : 1,148.22 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.21/1,148.22 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.21x = 1,148.22 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.21x = 347,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,899.18/765.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.65

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