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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.03, 1,154.12 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.03, 1,154.12 and 564.12 is: 846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.03 : 1,154.12 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.03/1,154.12 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.03x = 1,154.12 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.03x = 651,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,062.17/769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.60

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