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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.25, 1,148.53 and 400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.25, 1,148.53 and 400.29 is: 600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.25 : 1,148.53 = 400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.25/1,148.53 = 400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.25x = 1,148.53 × 400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.25x = 459,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,745.14/765.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.78

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