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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.86, 1,146.60 and 399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.86, 1,146.60 and 399.91 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.86 : 1,146.60 = 399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.86/1,146.60 = 399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.86x = 1,146.60 × 399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.86x = 458,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,536.81/764.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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