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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,136.40 and 563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,136.40 and 563.98 is: 843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,136.40 = 563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,136.40 = 563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,136.40 × 563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 640,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,906.87/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.99

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