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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,053.61 and 542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,053.61 and 542.84 is: 748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,053.61 = 542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,053.61 = 542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,053.61 × 542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 571,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,935.03/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.84

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