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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.72, 1,148.34 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.72, 1,148.34 and 399.72 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.72 : 1,148.34 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.72/1,148.34 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.72x = 1,148.34 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.72x = 459,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,014.46/764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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