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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,149.89 and 562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,149.89 and 562.10 is: 842.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,149.89 = 562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,149.89 = 562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,149.89 × 562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 646,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,344.61/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.22

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