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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.19, 1,052.73 and 541.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.19, 1,052.73 and 541.77 is: 747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.19 : 1,052.73 = 541.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.19/1,052.73 = 541.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.19x = 1,052.73 × 541.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.19x = 570,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,332.27/763.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.31

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