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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,132.62 and 563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,132.62 and 563.56 is: 843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,132.62 = 563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,132.62 = 563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,132.62 × 563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 638,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,299.33/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.73

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