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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.87, 1,149.98 and 563.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.87, 1,149.98 and 563.75 is: 844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.87 : 1,149.98 = 563.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.87/1,149.98 = 563.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.87x = 1,149.98 × 563.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.87x = 648,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,292.66/767.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.28

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