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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,046.27 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,046.27 and 537.60 is: 741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,046.27 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,046.27 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,046.27 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 562,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,477.00/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.34

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