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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.70, 1,145.48 and 569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.70, 1,145.48 and 569.90 is: 853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.70 : 1,145.48 = 569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.70/1,145.48 = 569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.70x = 1,145.48 × 569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.70x = 652,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,809.05/764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.68

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