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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.23, 1,136.53 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.23, 1,136.53 and 541.15 is: 811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.23 : 1,136.53 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.23/1,136.53 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.23x = 1,136.53 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.23x = 615,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,031.04/758.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.14

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