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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.30, 1,136.13 and 541.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.30, 1,136.13 and 541.30 is: 812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.30 : 1,136.13 = 541.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.30/1,136.13 = 541.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.30x = 1,136.13 × 541.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.30x = 614,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,987.17/757.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.08

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