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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,144.15 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,144.15 and 397.51 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,144.15 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,144.15 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,144.15 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 454,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,811.07/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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