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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,149.12 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,149.12 and 400.50 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,149.12 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,149.12 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,149.12 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 460,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,222.56/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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