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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,148.52 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,148.52 and 395.94 is: 593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,148.52 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,148.52 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,148.52 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 454,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,745.01/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.65

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