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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.62, 1,149.01 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.62, 1,149.01 and 560.72 is: 841.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.62 : 1,149.01 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.62/1,149.01 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.62x = 1,149.01 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.62x = 644,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,275.93/765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.51

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