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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.24, 1,152.92 and 563.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.24, 1,152.92 and 563.33 is: 845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.24 : 1,152.92 = 563.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.24/1,152.92 = 563.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.24x = 1,152.92 × 563.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.24x = 649,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,474.42/768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.41

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