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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,144.38 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,144.38 and 397.58 is: 596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,144.38 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,144.38 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,144.38 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 454,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,982.60/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.18

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