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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.19, 1,256.94 and 538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.19, 1,256.94 and 538.13 is: 742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.19 : 1,256.94 = 538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.19/1,256.94 = 538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.19x = 1,256.94 × 538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.19x = 676,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,390.84/911.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.32

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