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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,148.59 and 560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,148.59 and 560.97 is: 840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,148.59 = 560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,148.59 = 560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,148.59 × 560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 644,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,324.53/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.15

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