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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,146.42 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,146.42 and 399 is: 598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,146.42 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,146.42 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,146.42 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 457,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,421.58/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.69

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