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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,053.62 and 543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,053.62 and 543.14 is: 748.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,053.62 = 543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,053.62 = 543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,053.62 × 543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 572,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,265.12/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.77

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