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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,059.05 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,059.05 and 543.75 is: 750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,059.05 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,059.05 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,059.05 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 575,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,855.72/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.40

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