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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.23, 1,143.20 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.23, 1,143.20 and 542.16 is: 813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.23 : 1,143.20 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.23/1,143.20 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.23x = 1,143.20 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.23x = 619,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,798.67/762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.14

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