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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,134.44 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,134.44 and 565.08 is: 847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,134.44 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,134.44 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,134.44 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 641,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,049.36/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.68

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