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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.12, 1,146.18 and 398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.12, 1,146.18 and 398.71 is: 598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.12 : 1,146.18 = 398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.12/1,146.18 = 398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.12x = 1,146.18 × 398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.12x = 456,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,996.36/764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.07

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