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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.09, 1,047.65 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.09, 1,047.65 and 563.16 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.09 : 1,047.65 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.09/1,047.65 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.09x = 1,047.65 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.09x = 589,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,991.76/759.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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