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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.46, 1,145.04 and 567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.46, 1,145.04 and 567.52 is: 852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.46 : 1,145.04 = 567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.46/1,145.04 = 567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.46x = 1,145.04 × 567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.46x = 649,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,833.10/762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.28

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