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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.49, 1,047.72 and 538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.49, 1,047.72 and 538.55 is: 742.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.49 : 1,047.72 = 538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.49/1,047.72 = 538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.49x = 1,047.72 × 538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.49x = 564,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,249.61/759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.93

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