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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,138.10 and 553.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,138.10 and 553.98 is: 831.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,138.10 = 553.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,138.10 = 553.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,138.10 × 553.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 630,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,481.87/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.66

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