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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.20, 1,051.76 and 563.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.20, 1,051.76 and 563.14 is: 777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.20 : 1,051.76 = 563.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.20/1,051.76 = 563.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.20x = 1,051.76 × 563.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.20x = 592,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,280.05/762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.07

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