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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,132.77 and 539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,132.77 and 539.37 is: 808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,132.77 = 539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,132.77 = 539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,132.77 × 539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 610,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,982.15/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.56

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