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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.23, 1,142.96 and 542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.23, 1,142.96 and 542.73 is: 813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.23 : 1,142.96 = 542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.23/1,142.96 = 542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.23x = 1,142.96 × 542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.23x = 620,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,326.23/762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.83

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