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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,148.56 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,148.56 and 400.44 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,148.56 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,148.56 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,148.56 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 459,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,929.37/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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