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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.40, 1,144.41 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.40, 1,144.41 and 398.44 is: 597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.40 : 1,144.41 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.40/1,144.41 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.40x = 1,144.41 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.40x = 455,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,980.90/763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.31

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