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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.33, 1,153.94 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.33, 1,153.94 and 563.49 is: 846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.33 : 1,153.94 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.33/1,153.94 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.33x = 1,153.94 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.33x = 650,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,230.83/768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.29

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