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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.65, 1,133.94 and 562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.65, 1,133.94 and 562.38 is: 842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.65 : 1,133.94 = 562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.65/1,133.94 = 562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.65x = 1,133.94 × 562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.65x = 637,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,705.18/756.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.81

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