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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,147.66 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,147.66 and 400.04 is: 599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,147.66 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,147.66 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,147.66 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 459,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,109.91/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.88

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