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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.31, 1,144.97 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.31, 1,144.97 and 397.34 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.31 : 1,144.97 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.31/1,144.97 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.31x = 1,144.97 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.31x = 454,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,934.67/763.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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