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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.84, 1,145.53 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.84, 1,145.53 and 398.44 is: 597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.84 : 1,145.53 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.84/1,145.53 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.84x = 1,145.53 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.84x = 456,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,424.97/763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.54

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