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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.55, 1,051.89 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.55, 1,051.89 and 541.12 is: 746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.55 : 1,051.89 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.55/1,051.89 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.55x = 1,051.89 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.55x = 569,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,198.72/762.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.44

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