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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.95, 1,148.20 and 400.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.95, 1,148.20 and 400.97 is: 601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.95 : 1,148.20 = 400.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.95/1,148.20 = 400.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.95x = 1,148.20 × 400.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.95x = 460,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,395.62/765.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.08

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