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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.98, 1,147.50 and 399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.98, 1,147.50 and 399.40 is: 599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.98 : 1,147.50 = 399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.98/1,147.50 = 399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.98x = 1,147.50 × 399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.98x = 458,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,311.50/764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.12

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