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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.55, 1,047.28 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.55, 1,047.28 and 549.42 is: 758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.55 : 1,047.28 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.55/1,047.28 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.55x = 1,047.28 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.55x = 575,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,392.31/758.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.54

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