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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.25, 1,050.05 and 540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.25, 1,050.05 and 540.15 is: 746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.25 : 1,050.05 = 540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.25/1,050.05 = 540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.25x = 1,050.05 × 540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.25x = 567,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,187.13/760.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.06

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