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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,055.87 and 543.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,055.87 and 543.99 is: 750.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,055.87 = 543.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,055.87 = 543.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,055.87 × 543.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 574,385.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,385.33/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.86

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