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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.17, 1,045.42 and 537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.17, 1,045.42 and 537.04 is: 740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.17 : 1,045.42 = 537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.17/1,045.42 = 537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.17x = 1,045.42 × 537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.17x = 561,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,432.36/758.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.51

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