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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,143.67 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,143.67 and 398.56 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,143.67 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,143.67 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,143.67 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 455,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,821.12/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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