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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.26, 1,145.04 and 397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.26, 1,145.04 and 397.95 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.26 : 1,145.04 = 397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.26/1,145.04 = 397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.26x = 1,145.04 × 397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.26x = 455,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,662.88/763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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