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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.42, 1,147.68 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.42, 1,147.68 and 394.54 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.42 : 1,147.68 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.42/1,147.68 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.42x = 1,147.68 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.42x = 452,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,799.93/764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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