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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,053.30 and 567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,053.30 and 567.56 is: 781.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,053.30 = 567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,053.30 = 567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,053.30 × 567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 597,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,810.95/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.86

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