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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,147.60 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,147.60 and 303.10 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,147.60 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,147.60 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,147.60 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 347,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,837.56/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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