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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.91, 1,148.87 and 395.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.91, 1,148.87 and 395.65 is: 593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.91 : 1,148.87 = 395.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.91/1,148.87 = 395.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.91x = 1,148.87 × 395.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.91x = 454,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,550.42/765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.48

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