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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.73, 1,143.72 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.73, 1,143.72 and 543.24 is: 814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.73 : 1,143.72 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.73/1,143.72 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.73x = 1,143.72 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.73x = 621,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,306.02/762.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.58

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