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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.17, 1,146.29 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.17, 1,146.29 and 399.06 is: 598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.17 : 1,146.29 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.17/1,146.29 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.17x = 1,146.29 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.17x = 457,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,436.49/764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.61

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