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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.23, 1,150.29 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.23, 1,150.29 and 397.15 is: 595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.23 : 1,150.29 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.23/1,150.29 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.23x = 1,150.29 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.23x = 456,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,837.67/767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.44

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