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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.74, 1,144.12 and 567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.74, 1,144.12 and 567.24 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.74 : 1,144.12 = 567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.74/1,144.12 = 567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.74x = 1,144.12 × 567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.74x = 648,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,990.63/765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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