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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.03, 1,151.13 and 562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.03, 1,151.13 and 562.13 is: 843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.03 : 1,151.13 = 562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.03/1,151.13 = 562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.03x = 1,151.13 × 562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.03x = 647,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,086.18/767.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.63

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