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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,139.91 and 543.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,139.91 and 543.92 is: 816.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,139.91 = 543.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,139.91 = 543.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,139.91 × 543.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 620,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,019.85/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.48

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