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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.45, 1,257.90 and 538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.45, 1,257.90 and 538.52 is: 743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.45 : 1,257.90 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.45/1,257.90 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.45x = 1,257.90 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.45x = 677,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,411.16/911.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.22

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