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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,144.70 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,144.70 and 397.51 is: 596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,144.70 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,144.70 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,144.70 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 455,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,027.83/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.56

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