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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.46, 1,035.72 and 563.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.46, 1,035.72 and 563.63 is: 777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.46 : 1,035.72 = 563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.46/1,035.72 = 563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.46x = 1,035.72 × 563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.46x = 583,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,757.69/750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.87

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