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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.98, 1,148.96 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.98, 1,148.96 and 400.88 is: 600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.98 : 1,148.96 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.98/1,148.96 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.98x = 1,148.96 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.98x = 460,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,594.65/766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.53

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