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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.50, 1,057.00 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.50, 1,057.00 and 542.34 is: 748.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.50 : 1,057.00 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.50/1,057.00 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.50x = 1,057.00 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.50x = 573,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,253.14/765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.86

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