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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.93, 1,144.98 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.93, 1,144.98 and 397.71 is: 596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.93 : 1,144.98 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.93/1,144.98 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.93x = 1,144.98 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.93x = 455,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,370.00/762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.87

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