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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.06, 1,256.96 and 538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.06, 1,256.96 and 538.16 is: 742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.06 : 1,256.96 = 538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.06/1,256.96 = 538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.06x = 1,256.96 × 538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.06x = 676,445.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,445.59/911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.48

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