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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.09, 1,056.88 and 542.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.09, 1,056.88 and 542.95 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.09 : 1,056.88 = 542.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.09/1,056.88 = 542.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.09x = 1,056.88 × 542.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.09x = 573,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,833.00/767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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