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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,147.72 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,147.72 and 399.88 is: 599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,147.72 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,147.72 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,147.72 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 458,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,950.27/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.68

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