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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.44, 1,051.70 and 541.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.44, 1,051.70 and 541.01 is: 746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.44 : 1,051.70 = 541.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.44/1,051.70 = 541.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.44x = 1,051.70 × 541.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.44x = 568,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,980.14/762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.27

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