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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.70, 1,143.98 and 568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.70, 1,143.98 and 568.90 is: 852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.70 : 1,143.98 = 568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.70/1,143.98 = 568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.70x = 1,143.98 × 568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.70x = 650,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,810.22/763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.18

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