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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.34, 1,048.87 and 538.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.34, 1,048.87 and 538.91 is: 743.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.34 : 1,048.87 = 538.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.34/1,048.87 = 538.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.34x = 1,048.87 × 538.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.34x = 565,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,239.94/760.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.40

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