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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,142.37 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,142.37 and 543.69 is: 813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,142.37 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,142.37 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,142.37 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 621,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,095.15/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.80

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