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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,147.20 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,147.20 and 399.68 is: 599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,147.20 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,147.20 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,147.20 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 458,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,512.90/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.52

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