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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.44, 1,137.66 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.44, 1,137.66 and 542.44 is: 813.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.44 : 1,137.66 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.44/1,137.66 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.44x = 1,137.66 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.44x = 617,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,112.29/758.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.66

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