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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.65, 1,051.13 and 541.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.65, 1,051.13 and 541.59 is: 747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.65 : 1,051.13 = 541.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.65/1,051.13 = 541.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.65x = 1,051.13 × 541.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.65x = 569,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,275.86/761.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.42

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