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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.59, 1,154.12 and 563.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.59, 1,154.12 and 563.67 is: 845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.59 : 1,154.12 = 563.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.59/1,154.12 = 563.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.59x = 1,154.12 × 563.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.59x = 650,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,540.00/769.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.31

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