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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.19, 1,137.84 and 539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.19, 1,137.84 and 539.47 is: 808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.19 : 1,137.84 = 539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.19/1,137.84 = 539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.19x = 1,137.84 × 539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.19x = 613,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,830.54/759.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.53

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