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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.06, 1,045.95 and 548.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.06, 1,045.95 and 548.87 is: 756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.06 : 1,045.95 = 548.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.06/1,045.95 = 548.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.06x = 1,045.95 × 548.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.06x = 574,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,085.35/759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.31

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