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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,147.14 and 303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,147.14 and 303.39 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,147.14 = 303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,147.14 = 303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,147.14 × 303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 348,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,030.80/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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