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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.65, 1,049.57 and 564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.65, 1,049.57 and 564.82 is: 778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.65 : 1,049.57 = 564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.65/1,049.57 = 564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.65x = 1,049.57 × 564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.65x = 592,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,815.30/761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.33

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