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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.69, 1,137.99 and 564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.69, 1,137.99 and 564.90 is: 846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.69 : 1,137.99 = 564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.69/1,137.99 = 564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.69x = 1,137.99 × 564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.69x = 642,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,850.55/759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.20

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