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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.96, 1,047.67 and 538.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.96, 1,047.67 and 538.83 is: 742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.96 : 1,047.67 = 538.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.96/1,047.67 = 538.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.96x = 1,047.67 × 538.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.96x = 564,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,514.68/759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.82

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