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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.34, 1,144.62 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.34, 1,144.62 and 560.22 is: 838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.34 : 1,144.62 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.34/1,144.62 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.34x = 1,144.62 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.34x = 641,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,239.02/764.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.94

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