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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.24, 1,144.88 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.24, 1,144.88 and 397.80 is: 596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.24 : 1,144.88 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.24/1,144.88 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.24x = 1,144.88 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.24x = 455,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,433.26/763.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.71

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