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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.93, 1,032.24 and 538.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.93, 1,032.24 and 538.79 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.93 : 1,032.24 = 538.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.93/1,032.24 = 538.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.93x = 1,032.24 × 538.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.93x = 556,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,155.43/747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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