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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.04, 1,143.96 and 397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.04, 1,143.96 and 397.60 is: 596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.04 : 1,143.96 = 397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.04/1,143.96 = 397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.04x = 1,143.96 × 397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.04x = 454,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,838.50/763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.09

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