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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.66, 1,138.14 and 539.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.66, 1,138.14 and 539.33 is: 809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.66 : 1,138.14 = 539.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.66/1,138.14 = 539.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.66x = 1,138.14 × 539.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.66x = 613,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,827.36/758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.10

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