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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.38, 1,147.18 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.38, 1,147.18 and 399.28 is: 599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.38 : 1,147.18 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.38/1,147.18 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.38x = 1,147.18 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.38x = 458,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,046.03/764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.24

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