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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,148.40 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,148.40 and 399.96 is: 600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,148.40 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,148.40 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,148.40 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 459,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,314.06/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.55

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