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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,134.30 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,134.30 and 564.20 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,134.30 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,134.30 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,134.30 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 639,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,972.06/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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