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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.59, 1,052.63 and 542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.59, 1,052.63 and 542.18 is: 748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.59 : 1,052.63 = 542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.59/1,052.63 = 542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.59x = 1,052.63 × 542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.59x = 570,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,719.94/762.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.39

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