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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,144.20 and 397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,144.20 and 397.38 is: 596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,144.20 = 397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,144.20 = 397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,144.20 × 397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 454,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,682.20/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.46

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