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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,052.33 and 541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,052.33 and 541.98 is: 746.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,052.33 = 541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,052.33 = 541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,052.33 × 541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 570,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,339.10/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.86

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