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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,046.12 and 537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,046.12 and 537.71 is: 741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,046.12 = 537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,046.12 = 537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,046.12 × 537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 562,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,501.27/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.27

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