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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.15, 1,148.31 and 396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.15, 1,148.31 and 396.13 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.15 : 1,148.31 = 396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.15/1,148.31 = 396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.15x = 1,148.31 × 396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.15x = 454,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,880.04/766.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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