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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.53, 1,148.58 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.53, 1,148.58 and 400.95 is: 600.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.53 : 1,148.58 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.53/1,148.58 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.53x = 1,148.58 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.53x = 460,523.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,523.15/766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.79

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