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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,143.99 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,143.99 and 398.16 is: 596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,143.99 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,143.99 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,143.99 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 455,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,491.06/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.87

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