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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.18, 1,045.88 and 537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.18, 1,045.88 and 537.78 is: 740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.18 : 1,045.88 = 537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.18/1,045.88 = 537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.18x = 1,045.88 × 537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.18x = 562,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,453.35/759.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.87

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