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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.51, 1,136.95 and 541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.51, 1,136.95 and 541.43 is: 811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.51 : 1,136.95 = 541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.51/1,136.95 = 541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.51x = 1,136.95 × 541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.51x = 615,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,579.11/758.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.56

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