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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.75, 1,035.93 and 539.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.75, 1,035.93 and 539.51 is: 745.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.75 : 1,035.93 = 539.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.75/1,035.93 = 539.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.75x = 1,035.93 × 539.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.75x = 558,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,895.84/749.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.44

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