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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.86, 1,144.43 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.86, 1,144.43 and 399.06 is: 597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.86 : 1,144.43 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.86/1,144.43 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.86x = 1,144.43 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.86x = 456,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,694.24/763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.88

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