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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.38, 1,144.17 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.38, 1,144.17 and 397.28 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.38 : 1,144.17 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.38/1,144.17 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.38x = 1,144.17 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.38x = 454,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,550.14/762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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