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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.50, 1,143 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.50, 1,143 and 569.36 is: 852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.50 : 1,143 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.50/1,143 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.50x = 1,143 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.50x = 650,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,772.77/763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.35

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