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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.37, 1,148.82 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.37, 1,148.82 and 400.06 is: 600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.37 : 1,148.82 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.37/1,148.82 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.37x = 1,148.82 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.37x = 459,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,596.93/765.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.49

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