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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.14, 1,138.51 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.14, 1,138.51 and 539.12 is: 808.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.14 : 1,138.51 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.14/1,138.51 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.14x = 1,138.51 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.14x = 613,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,793.51/759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.54

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