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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,135.62 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,135.62 and 539.19 is: 807.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,135.62 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,135.62 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,135.62 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 612,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,314.95/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.06

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