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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.54, 1,050.61 and 537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.54, 1,050.61 and 537.80 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.54 : 1,050.61 = 537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.54/1,050.61 = 537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.54x = 1,050.61 × 537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.54x = 565,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,018.06/761.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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