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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,148.64 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,148.64 and 303.42 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,148.64 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,148.64 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,148.64 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 348,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,520.35/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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