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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,153.53 and 563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,153.53 and 563.74 is: 846.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,153.53 = 563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,153.53 = 563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,153.53 × 563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 650,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,291.00/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.03

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