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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,153.80 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,153.80 and 564.96 is: 846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,153.80 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,153.80 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,153.80 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 651,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,850.85/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.65

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