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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,144.17 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,144.17 and 397.35 is: 596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,144.17 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,144.17 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,144.17 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 454,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,635.95/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.40

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