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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.63, 1,135.43 and 535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.63, 1,135.43 and 535.83 is: 801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.63 : 1,135.43 = 535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.63/1,135.43 = 535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.63x = 1,135.43 × 535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.63x = 608,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,395.54/758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.97

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