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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.97, 1,136.97 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.97, 1,136.97 and 564.44 is: 845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.97 : 1,136.97 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.97/1,136.97 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.97x = 1,136.97 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.97x = 641,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,745.66/758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.55

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