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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,145.97 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,145.97 and 394.58 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,145.97 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,145.97 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,145.97 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 452,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,171.11/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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