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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.46, 1,257.73 and 538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.46, 1,257.73 and 538.46 is: 743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.46 : 1,257.73 = 538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.46/1,257.73 = 538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.46x = 1,257.73 × 538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.46x = 677,228.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,228.31/911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.01

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