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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.69, 1,133.49 and 561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.69, 1,133.49 and 561.90 is: 841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.69 : 1,133.49 = 561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.69/1,133.49 = 561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.69x = 1,133.49 × 561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.69x = 636,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,908.03/756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.70

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