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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.38, 1,145.79 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.38, 1,145.79 and 398.52 is: 598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.38 : 1,145.79 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.38/1,145.79 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.38x = 1,145.79 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.38x = 456,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,620.23/763.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.16

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