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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,144.71 and 397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,144.71 and 397.97 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,144.71 = 397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,144.71 = 397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,144.71 × 397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 455,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,560.24/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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