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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.68, 1,155.31 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.68, 1,155.31 and 563.64 is: 846.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.68 : 1,155.31 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.68/1,155.31 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.68x = 1,155.31 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.68x = 651,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,170.33/769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.03

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