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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,148.50 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,148.50 and 400.10 is: 599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,148.50 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,148.50 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,148.50 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 459,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,514.85/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.72

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