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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,147.08 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,147.08 and 400.28 is: 599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,147.08 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,147.08 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,147.08 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 459,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,153.18/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.95

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