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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.78, 1,051.55 and 541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.78, 1,051.55 and 541.65 is: 746.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.78 : 1,051.55 = 541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.78/1,051.55 = 541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.78x = 1,051.55 × 541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.78x = 569,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,566.80/762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.70

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