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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.31, 1,148.04 and 296.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.31, 1,148.04 and 296.95 is: 445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.31 : 1,148.04 = 296.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.31/1,148.04 = 296.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.31x = 1,148.04 × 296.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.31x = 340,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,910.48/765.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.45

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