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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.12, 1,257.50 and 538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.12, 1,257.50 and 538.07 is: 742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.12 : 1,257.50 = 538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.12/1,257.50 = 538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.12x = 1,257.50 × 538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.12x = 676,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,623.03/911.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.63

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