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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.86, 1,149.36 and 560.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.86, 1,149.36 and 560.95 is: 841.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.86 : 1,149.36 = 560.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.86/1,149.36 = 560.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.86x = 1,149.36 × 560.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.86x = 644,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,730.62/765.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.84

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