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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.44, 1,146.12 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.44, 1,146.12 and 398.88 is: 598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.44 : 1,146.12 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.44/1,146.12 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.44x = 1,146.12 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.44x = 457,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,164.35/764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.04

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