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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,147.88 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,147.88 and 399.96 is: 599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,147.88 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,147.88 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,147.88 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 459,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,106.08/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.86

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