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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.25, 1,144.91 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.25, 1,144.91 and 397.58 is: 596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.25 : 1,144.91 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.25/1,144.91 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.25x = 1,144.91 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.25x = 455,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,188.59/763.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.39

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