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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.75, 1,151.49 and 563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.75, 1,151.49 and 563.70 is: 844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.75 : 1,151.49 = 563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.75/1,151.49 = 563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.75x = 1,151.49 × 563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.75x = 649,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,094.91/768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.35

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