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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,147.17 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,147.17 and 399.52 is: 598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,147.17 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,147.17 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,147.17 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 458,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,311.62/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.44

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