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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.98, 1,048.96 and 539.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.98, 1,048.96 and 539.00 is: 743.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.98 : 1,048.96 = 539.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.98/1,048.96 = 539.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.98x = 1,048.96 × 539.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.98x = 565,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,395.46/759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.96

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