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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,051.23 and 537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,051.23 and 537.75 is: 741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,051.23 = 537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,051.23 = 537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,051.23 × 537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 565,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,298.93/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.66

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