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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,145.34 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,145.34 and 397.17 is: 596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,145.34 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,145.34 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,145.34 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 454,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,894.69/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.60

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