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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,050.66 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,050.66 and 540.52 is: 745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,050.66 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,050.66 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,050.66 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 567,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,902.74/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.24

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