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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.14, 1,154.28 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.14, 1,154.28 and 564.24 is: 846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.14 : 1,154.28 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.14/1,154.28 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.14x = 1,154.28 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.14x = 651,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,290.95/769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.78

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