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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,053.90 and 543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,053.90 and 543.28 is: 749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,053.90 = 543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,053.90 = 543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,053.90 × 543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 572,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,562.79/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.43

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