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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.38, 1,147.62 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.38, 1,147.62 and 302.78 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.38 : 1,147.62 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.38/1,147.62 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.38x = 1,147.62 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.38x = 347,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,476.38/765.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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