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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,144.67 and 567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,144.67 and 567.27 is: 851.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,144.67 = 567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,144.67 = 567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,144.67 × 567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 649,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,334.11/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.91

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