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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,148.07 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,148.07 and 303.14 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,148.07 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,148.07 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,148.07 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 348,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,029.95/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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