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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.62, 1,152.01 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.62, 1,152.01 and 562.72 is: 844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.62 : 1,152.01 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.62/1,152.01 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.62x = 1,152.01 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.62x = 648,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,259.07/767.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.51

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