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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.32, 1,146.66 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.32, 1,146.66 and 399.08 is: 598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.32 : 1,146.66 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.32/1,146.66 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.32x = 1,146.66 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.32x = 457,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,609.07/764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.71

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