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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.24, 1,149.38 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.24, 1,149.38 and 400.80 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.24 : 1,149.38 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.24/1,149.38 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.24x = 1,149.38 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.24x = 460,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,671.50/766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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