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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.92, 1,049.84 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.92, 1,049.84 and 565.20 is: 778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.92 : 1,049.84 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.92/1,049.84 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.92x = 1,049.84 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.92x = 593,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,369.57/761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.78

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