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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,052.13 and 542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,052.13 and 542.23 is: 747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,052.13 = 542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,052.13 = 542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,052.13 × 542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 570,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,496.45/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.08

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