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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.63, 1,157.53 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.63, 1,157.53 and 542.97 is: 812.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.63 : 1,157.53 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.63/1,157.53 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.63x = 1,157.53 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.63x = 628,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,498.28/773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.41

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