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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.54, 1,051.99 and 538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.54, 1,051.99 and 538.80 is: 743.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.54 : 1,051.99 = 538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.54/1,051.99 = 538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.54x = 1,051.99 × 538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.54x = 566,812.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,812.21/762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.32

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