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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.10, 1,257.30 and 538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.10, 1,257.30 and 538.10 is: 742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.10 : 1,257.30 = 538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.10/1,257.30 = 538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.10x = 1,257.30 × 538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.10x = 676,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,546.84/911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.56

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