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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.11, 1,051.82 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.11, 1,051.82 and 553.23 is: 763.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.11 : 1,051.82 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.11/1,051.82 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.11x = 1,051.82 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.11x = 581,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,899.76/762.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.54

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