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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.61, 1,148.73 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.61, 1,148.73 and 400.64 is: 601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.61 : 1,148.73 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.61/1,148.73 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.61x = 1,148.73 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.61x = 460,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,222.19/765.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.12

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