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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.62, 1,145.43 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.62, 1,145.43 and 398.16 is: 597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.62 : 1,145.43 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.62/1,145.43 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.62x = 1,145.43 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.62x = 456,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,064.41/763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.24

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