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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.70, 1,144.53 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.70, 1,144.53 and 398.39 is: 597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.70 : 1,144.53 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.70/1,144.53 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.70x = 1,144.53 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.70x = 455,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,963.58/763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.05

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