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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.87, 1,049.71 and 562.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.87, 1,049.71 and 562.18 is: 775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.87 : 1,049.71 = 562.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.87/1,049.71 = 562.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.87x = 1,049.71 × 562.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.87x = 590,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,123.13/760.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.59

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