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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.70, 1,051.07 and 562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.70, 1,051.07 and 562.64 is: 776.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.70 : 1,051.07 = 562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.70/1,051.07 = 562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.70x = 1,051.07 × 562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.70x = 591,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,365.96/761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.38

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