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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.84, 1,050.26 and 540.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.84, 1,050.26 and 540.71 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.84 : 1,050.26 = 540.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.84/1,050.26 = 540.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.84x = 1,050.26 × 540.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.84x = 567,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,878.13/761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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