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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.86, 1,141.86 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.86, 1,141.86 and 397.15 is: 594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.86 : 1,141.86 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.86/1,141.86 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.86x = 1,141.86 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.86x = 453,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,489.70/762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.46

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