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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.74, 1,147.83 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.74, 1,147.83 and 303.33 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.74 : 1,147.83 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.74/1,147.83 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.74x = 1,147.83 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.74x = 348,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,171.27/765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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