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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.60, 1,151.52 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.60, 1,151.52 and 397.29 is: 596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.60 : 1,151.52 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.60/1,151.52 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.60x = 1,151.52 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.60x = 457,490.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,490.21/767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.00

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