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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.84, 1,141.17 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.84, 1,141.17 and 566.08 is: 849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.84 : 1,141.17 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.84/1,141.17 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.84x = 1,141.17 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.84x = 645,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,993.51/760.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.05

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