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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,257.27 and 538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,257.27 and 538.27 is: 742.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,257.27 = 538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,257.27 = 538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,257.27 × 538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 676,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,750.72/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.65

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