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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.32, 1,057.23 and 542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.32, 1,057.23 and 542.60 is: 748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.32 : 1,057.23 = 542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.32/1,057.23 = 542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.32x = 1,057.23 × 542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.32x = 573,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,647.71/766.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.57

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