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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.41, 1,147.33 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.41, 1,147.33 and 302.55 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.41 : 1,147.33 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.41/1,147.33 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.41x = 1,147.33 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.41x = 347,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,124.69/765.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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