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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.40, 1,045.17 and 537.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.40, 1,045.17 and 537.98 is: 740.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.40 : 1,045.17 = 537.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.40/1,045.17 = 537.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.40x = 1,045.17 × 537.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.40x = 562,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,275.33/759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.42

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