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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.92, 1,054.07 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.92, 1,054.07 and 543.48 is: 748.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.92 : 1,054.07 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.92/1,054.07 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.92x = 1,054.07 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.92x = 572,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,865.96/764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.93

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