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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.36, 1,046.39 and 537.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.36, 1,046.39 and 537.23 is: 741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.36 : 1,046.39 = 537.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.36/1,046.39 = 537.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.36x = 1,046.39 × 537.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.36x = 562,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,152.03/758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.27

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