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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.06, 1,140.32 and 540.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.06, 1,140.32 and 540.22 is: 811.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.06 : 1,140.32 = 540.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.06/1,140.32 = 540.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.06x = 1,140.32 × 540.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.06x = 616,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,023.67/759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.56

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