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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.86, 1,047.26 and 537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.86, 1,047.26 and 537.88 is: 742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.86 : 1,047.26 = 537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.86/1,047.26 = 537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.86x = 1,047.26 × 537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.86x = 563,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,300.21/758.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.30

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