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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,138.60 and 563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,138.60 and 563.54 is: 842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,138.60 = 563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,138.60 = 563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,138.60 × 563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 641,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,638.13/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.01

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