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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,052.98 and 542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,052.98 and 542.43 is: 748.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,052.98 = 542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,052.98 = 542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,052.98 × 542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 571,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,170.57/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.74

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