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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.38, 1,258.16 and 538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.38, 1,258.16 and 538.47 is: 743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.38 : 1,258.16 = 538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.38/1,258.16 = 538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.38x = 1,258.16 × 538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.38x = 677,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,481.42/911.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.36

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