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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.99, 1,043.36 and 547.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.99, 1,043.36 and 547.83 is: 754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.99 : 1,043.36 = 547.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.99/1,043.36 = 547.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.99x = 1,043.36 × 547.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.99x = 571,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,583.22/757.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.08

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