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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.80, 1,144.12 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.80, 1,144.12 and 397.44 is: 596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.80 : 1,144.12 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.80/1,144.12 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.80x = 1,144.12 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.80x = 454,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,719.05/762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.12

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