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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,133.64 and 539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,133.64 and 539.08 is: 807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,133.64 = 539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,133.64 = 539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,133.64 × 539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 611,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,122.65/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.68

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