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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.37, 1,146.56 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.37, 1,146.56 and 561.33 is: 842.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.37 : 1,146.56 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.37/1,146.56 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.37x = 1,146.56 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.37x = 643,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,595.72/764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.00

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