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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.78, 1,150.49 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.78, 1,150.49 and 396.39 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.78 : 1,150.49 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.78/1,150.49 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.78x = 1,150.49 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.78x = 456,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,042.73/766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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