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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.48, 1,148.68 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.48, 1,148.68 and 400.52 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.48 : 1,148.68 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.48/1,148.68 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.48x = 1,148.68 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.48x = 460,069.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,069.31/766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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