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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.02, 1,147.54 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.02, 1,147.54 and 400.52 is: 600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.02 : 1,147.54 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.02/1,147.54 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.02x = 1,147.54 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.02x = 459,613.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,613.24/765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.79

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