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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.61, 1,147.42 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.61, 1,147.42 and 399.66 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.61 : 1,147.42 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.61/1,147.42 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.61x = 1,147.42 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.61x = 458,575.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,575.05/764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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