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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.45, 1,055.25 and 567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.45, 1,055.25 and 567.62 is: 783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.45 : 1,055.25 = 567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.45/1,055.25 = 567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.45x = 1,055.25 × 567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.45x = 598,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,975.73/764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.54

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