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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.97, 1,049.52 and 540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.97, 1,049.52 and 540.51 is: 744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.97 : 1,049.52 = 540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.97/1,049.52 = 540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.97x = 1,049.52 × 540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.97x = 567,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,276.06/761.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.49

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