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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.55, 1,148.80 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.55, 1,148.80 and 400.60 is: 601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.55 : 1,148.80 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.55/1,148.80 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.55x = 1,148.80 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.55x = 460,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,209.28/765.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.15

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