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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,147.64 and 400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,147.64 and 400.48 is: 599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,147.64 = 400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,147.64 = 400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,147.64 × 400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 459,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,602.00/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.64

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