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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.96, 1,146.86 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.96, 1,146.86 and 400.01 is: 598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.96 : 1,146.86 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.96/1,146.86 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.96x = 1,146.86 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.96x = 458,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,749.23/765.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.92

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