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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.91, 1,143.45 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.91, 1,143.45 and 397.49 is: 595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.91 : 1,143.45 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.91/1,143.45 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.91x = 1,143.45 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.91x = 454,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,509.94/762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.76

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