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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,133.16 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,133.16 and 538.84 is: 808.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,133.16 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,133.16 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,133.16 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 610,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,591.93/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.65

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