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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.13, 1,048.07 and 549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.13, 1,048.07 and 549.98 is: 759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.13 : 1,048.07 = 549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.13/1,048.07 = 549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.13x = 1,048.07 × 549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.13x = 576,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,417.60/759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.32

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