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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.86, 1,050.85 and 540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.86, 1,050.85 and 540.42 is: 745.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.86 : 1,050.85 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.86/1,050.85 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.86x = 1,050.85 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.86x = 567,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,903.76/761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.42

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