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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.82, 1,138.48 and 539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.82, 1,138.48 and 539 is: 809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.82 : 1,138.48 = 539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.82/1,138.48 = 539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.82x = 1,138.48 × 539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.82x = 613,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,640.72/757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.74

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