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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.28, 1,146.96 and 399.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.28, 1,146.96 and 399.16 is: 598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.28 : 1,146.96 = 399.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.28/1,146.96 = 399.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.28x = 1,146.96 × 399.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.28x = 457,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,820.55/765.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.24

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