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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,047.84 and 538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,047.84 and 538.11 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,047.84 = 538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,047.84 = 538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,047.84 × 538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 563,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,853.18/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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