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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.21, 1,137.99 and 542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.21, 1,137.99 and 542.13 is: 812.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.21 : 1,137.99 = 542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.21/1,137.99 = 542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.21x = 1,137.99 × 542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.21x = 616,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,934.18/759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.61

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