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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.99, 1,034.40 and 539.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.99, 1,034.40 and 539.38 is: 744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.99 : 1,034.40 = 539.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.99/1,034.40 = 539.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.99x = 1,034.40 × 539.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.99x = 557,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,934.67/748.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.92

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