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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.53, 1,149.39 and 561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.53, 1,149.39 and 561.60 is: 842.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.53 : 1,149.39 = 561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.53/1,149.39 = 561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.53x = 1,149.39 × 561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.53x = 645,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,497.42/766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.10

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