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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.40, 1,145.56 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.40, 1,145.56 and 398.44 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.40 : 1,145.56 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.40/1,145.56 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.40x = 1,145.56 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.40x = 456,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,436.93/764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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