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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.84, 1,155.24 and 563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.84, 1,155.24 and 563.90 is: 846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.84 : 1,155.24 = 563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.84/1,155.24 = 563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.84x = 1,155.24 × 563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.84x = 651,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,439.84/769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.20

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