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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.77, 1,140.35 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.77, 1,140.35 and 543.69 is: 814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.77 : 1,140.35 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.77/1,140.35 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.77x = 1,140.35 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.77x = 619,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,996.89/760.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.96

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