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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.51, 1,148.24 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.51, 1,148.24 and 303.15 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.51 : 1,148.24 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.51/1,148.24 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.51x = 1,148.24 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.51x = 348,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,087.44/765.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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