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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,054.96 and 541.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,054.96 and 541.18 is: 746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,054.96 = 541.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,054.96 = 541.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,054.96 × 541.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 570,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,923.25/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.71

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