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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.61, 1,151.98 and 562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.61, 1,151.98 and 562.70 is: 844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.61 : 1,151.98 = 562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.61/1,151.98 = 562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.61x = 1,151.98 × 562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.61x = 648,219.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,219.15/767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.46

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