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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.22, 1,044.36 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.22, 1,044.36 and 536.76 is: 739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.22 : 1,044.36 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.22/1,044.36 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.22x = 1,044.36 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.22x = 560,570.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,570.67/758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.32

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