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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.43, 1,257.74 and 538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.43, 1,257.74 and 538.43 is: 743.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.43 : 1,257.74 = 538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.43/1,257.74 = 538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.43x = 1,257.74 × 538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.43x = 677,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,195.97/911.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.00

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