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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.32, 1,138.12 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.32, 1,138.12 and 542.76 is: 813.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.32 : 1,138.12 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.32/1,138.12 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.32x = 1,138.12 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.32x = 617,726.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,726.01/759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.53

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