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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,151.97 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,151.97 and 561.16 is: 840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,151.97 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,151.97 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,151.97 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 646,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,439.49/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.69

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