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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.01, 1,133.31 and 562.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.01, 1,133.31 and 562.87 is: 842.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.01 : 1,133.31 = 562.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.01/1,133.31 = 562.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.01x = 1,133.31 × 562.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.01x = 637,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,906.20/757.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.67

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