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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,142.10 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,142.10 and 567 is: 848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,142.10 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,142.10 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,142.10 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 647,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,570.70/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.89

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