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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.35, 1,146.22 and 560.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.35, 1,146.22 and 560.23 is: 840.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.35 : 1,146.22 = 560.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.35/1,146.22 = 560.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.35x = 1,146.22 × 560.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.35x = 642,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,146.83/764.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.12

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