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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.97, 1,145.09 and 397.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.97, 1,145.09 and 397.87 is: 597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.97 : 1,145.09 = 397.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.97/1,145.09 = 397.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.97x = 1,145.09 × 397.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.97x = 455,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,596.96/762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.14

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