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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.45, 1,046.61 and 549.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.45, 1,046.61 and 549.21 is: 756.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.45 : 1,046.61 = 549.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.45/1,046.61 = 549.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.45x = 1,046.61 × 549.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.45x = 574,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,808.68/759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.87

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