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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.27, 1,147.91 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.27, 1,147.91 and 400.32 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.27 : 1,147.91 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.27/1,147.91 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.27x = 1,147.91 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.27x = 459,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,529.33/765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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