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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.97, 1,054.49 and 543.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.97, 1,054.49 and 543.51 is: 750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.97 : 1,054.49 = 543.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.97/1,054.49 = 543.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.97x = 1,054.49 × 543.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.97x = 573,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,123.14/763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.20

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