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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.64, 1,152.03 and 562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.64, 1,152.03 and 562.74 is: 844.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.64 : 1,152.03 = 562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.64/1,152.03 = 562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.64x = 1,152.03 × 562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.64x = 648,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,293.36/767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.53

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