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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.28, 1,148.46 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.28, 1,148.46 and 400.16 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.28 : 1,148.46 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.28/1,148.46 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.28x = 1,148.46 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.28x = 459,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,567.75/766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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