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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,133.70 and 563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,133.70 and 563.80 is: 845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,133.70 = 563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,133.70 = 563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,133.70 × 563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 639,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,180.06/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.03

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