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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.57, 1,147.19 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.57, 1,147.19 and 399.62 is: 599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.57 : 1,147.19 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.57/1,147.19 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.57x = 1,147.19 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.57x = 458,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,432.33/764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.60

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