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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.46, 1,153.15 and 563.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.46, 1,153.15 and 563.06 is: 843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.46 : 1,153.15 = 563.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.46/1,153.15 = 563.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.46x = 1,153.15 × 563.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.46x = 649,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,292.64/769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.83

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