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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.24, 1,151.42 and 562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.24, 1,151.42 and 562.33 is: 843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.24 : 1,151.42 = 562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.24/1,151.42 = 562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.24x = 1,151.42 × 562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.24x = 647,478.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,478.01/767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.91

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