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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,135.08 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,135.08 and 565.56 is: 848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,135.08 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,135.08 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,135.08 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 641,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,955.84/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.34

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