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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.85, 1,048.49 and 538.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.85, 1,048.49 and 538.99 is: 743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.85 : 1,048.49 = 538.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.85/1,048.49 = 538.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.85x = 1,048.49 × 538.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.85x = 565,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,122.93/759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.73

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