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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.17, 1,147.79 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.17, 1,147.79 and 400.06 is: 600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.17 : 1,147.79 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.17/1,147.79 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.17x = 1,147.79 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.17x = 459,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,182.87/765.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.11

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