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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,147.03 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,147.03 and 399.44 is: 599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,147.03 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,147.03 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,147.03 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 458,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,169.66/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.04

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