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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,033.27 and 539.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,033.27 and 539.59 is: 743.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,033.27 = 539.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,033.27 = 539.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,033.27 × 539.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 557,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,538.23/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.60

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