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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.17, 1,257.60 and 538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.17, 1,257.60 and 538.39 is: 743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.17 : 1,257.60 = 538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.17/1,257.60 = 538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.17x = 1,257.60 × 538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.17x = 677,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,079.26/911.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.09

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