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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.23, 1,144.86 and 567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.23, 1,144.86 and 567.72 is: 848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.23 : 1,144.86 = 567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.23/1,144.86 = 567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.23x = 1,144.86 × 567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.23x = 649,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,959.92/766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.26

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