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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,144.89 and 397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,144.89 and 397.64 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,144.89 = 397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,144.89 = 397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,144.89 × 397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 455,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,246.35/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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