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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,154.18 and 562.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,154.18 and 562.89 is: 844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,154.18 = 562.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,154.18 = 562.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,154.18 × 562.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 649,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,669.20/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.90

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