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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.38, 1,257.54 and 538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.38, 1,257.54 and 538.32 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.38 : 1,257.54 = 538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.38/1,257.54 = 538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.38x = 1,257.54 × 538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.38x = 676,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,958.93/911.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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