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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.09, 1,149.71 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.09, 1,149.71 and 400.15 is: 601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.09 : 1,149.71 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.09/1,149.71 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.09x = 1,149.71 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.09x = 460,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,051.58/765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.30

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