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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,146.42 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,146.42 and 400.32 is: 599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,146.42 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,146.42 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,146.42 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 458,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,934.85/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.42

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