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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,053.02 and 542.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,053.02 and 542.00 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,053.02 = 542.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,053.02 = 542.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,053.02 × 542.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 570,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,728.86/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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