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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.59, 1,147.48 and 400.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.59, 1,147.48 and 400.19 is: 599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.59 : 1,147.48 = 400.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.59/1,147.48 = 400.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.59x = 1,147.48 × 400.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.59x = 459,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,203.28/765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.80

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