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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.53, 1,147.32 and 400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.53, 1,147.32 and 400.82 is: 599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.53 : 1,147.32 = 400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.53/1,147.32 = 400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.53x = 1,147.32 × 400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.53x = 459,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,863.07/766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.93

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