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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,147.89 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,147.89 and 400.34 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,147.89 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,147.89 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,147.89 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 459,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,546.28/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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