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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.56, 1,140.10 and 540.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.56, 1,140.10 and 540.43 is: 811.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.56 : 1,140.10 = 540.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.56/1,140.10 = 540.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.56x = 1,140.10 × 540.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.56x = 616,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,144.24/759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.19

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