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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.69, 1,147.74 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.69, 1,147.74 and 303.28 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.69 : 1,147.74 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.69/1,147.74 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.69x = 1,147.74 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.69x = 348,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,080.85/765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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