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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,144.71 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,144.71 and 397.89 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,144.71 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,144.71 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,144.71 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 455,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,468.66/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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