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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.18, 1,047.04 and 535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.18, 1,047.04 and 535.85 is: 739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.18 : 1,047.04 = 535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.18/1,047.04 = 535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.18x = 1,047.04 × 535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.18x = 561,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,056.38/759.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.03

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