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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,049.28 and 563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,049.28 and 563.84 is: 778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,049.28 = 563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,049.28 = 563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,049.28 × 563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 591,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,626.04/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.29

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