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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.30, 1,149.14 and 561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.30, 1,149.14 and 561.35 is: 840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.30 : 1,149.14 = 561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.30/1,149.14 = 561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.30x = 1,149.14 × 561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.30x = 645,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,074.02/767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.71

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