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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.18, 1,046.39 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.18, 1,046.39 and 549.06 is: 757.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.18 : 1,046.39 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.18/1,046.39 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.18x = 1,046.39 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.18x = 574,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,528.15/758.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.78

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