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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,148.04 and 562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,148.04 and 562.41 is: 843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,148.04 = 562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,148.04 = 562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,148.04 × 562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 645,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,669.18/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.66

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