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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.79, 1,045.38 and 536.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.79, 1,045.38 and 536.85 is: 740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.79 : 1,045.38 = 536.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.79/1,045.38 = 536.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.79x = 1,045.38 × 536.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.79x = 561,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,212.25/757.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.60

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