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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.17, 1,257.15 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.17, 1,257.15 and 537.76 is: 741.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.17 : 1,257.15 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.17/1,257.15 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.17x = 1,257.15 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.17x = 676,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,044.98/911.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.95

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