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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.64, 1,046.95 and 562.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.64, 1,046.95 and 562.81 is: 775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.64 : 1,046.95 = 562.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.64/1,046.95 = 562.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.64x = 1,046.95 × 562.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.64x = 589,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,233.93/759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.68

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