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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.38, 1,148.94 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.38, 1,148.94 and 400.80 is: 600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.38 : 1,148.94 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.38/1,148.94 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.38x = 1,148.94 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.38x = 460,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,495.15/766.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.87

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