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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.06, 1,146.94 and 394.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.06, 1,146.94 and 394.45 is: 591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.06 : 1,146.94 = 394.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.06/1,146.94 = 394.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.06x = 1,146.94 × 394.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.06x = 452,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,406.63/765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.34

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