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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,134.72 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,134.72 and 563.88 is: 845.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,134.72 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,134.72 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,134.72 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 639,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,845.91/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.95

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