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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.46, 1,258.02 and 538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.46, 1,258.02 and 538.50 is: 743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.46 : 1,258.02 = 538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.46/1,258.02 = 538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.46x = 1,258.02 × 538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.46x = 677,443.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,443.77/911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.25

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