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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.08, 1,145.72 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.08, 1,145.72 and 397.96 is: 596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.08 : 1,145.72 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.08/1,145.72 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.08x = 1,145.72 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.08x = 455,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,950.73/764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.73

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