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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.07, 1,257.72 and 538.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.07, 1,257.72 and 538.17 is: 742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.07 : 1,257.72 = 538.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.07/1,257.72 = 538.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.07x = 1,257.72 × 538.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.07x = 676,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,867.17/911.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.94

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