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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.29, 1,145.42 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.29, 1,145.42 and 398.34 is: 597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.29 : 1,145.42 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.29/1,145.42 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.29x = 1,145.42 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.29x = 456,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,266.60/763.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.76

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