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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,150.05 and 562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,150.05 and 562.50 is: 842.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,150.05 = 562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,150.05 = 562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,150.05 × 562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 646,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,903.13/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.91

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