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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.33, 1,145.31 and 398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.33, 1,145.31 and 398.38 is: 597.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.33 : 1,145.31 = 398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.33/1,145.31 = 398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.33x = 1,145.31 × 398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.33x = 456,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,268.60/763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.73

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