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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.06, 1,148.78 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.06, 1,148.78 and 400.80 is: 601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.06 : 1,148.78 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.06/1,148.78 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.06x = 1,148.78 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.06x = 460,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,431.02/766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.04

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