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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.15, 1,147.16 and 400.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.15, 1,147.16 and 400.21 is: 599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.15 : 1,147.16 = 400.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.15/1,147.16 = 400.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.15x = 1,147.16 × 400.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.15x = 459,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,103.04/766.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.24

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