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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.44, 1,143.84 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.44, 1,143.84 and 543.48 is: 815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.44 : 1,143.84 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.44/1,143.84 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.44x = 1,143.84 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.44x = 621,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,654.16/762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.35

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