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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.49, 1,258.31 and 538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.49, 1,258.31 and 538.59 is: 743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.49 : 1,258.31 = 538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.49/1,258.31 = 538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.49x = 1,258.31 × 538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.49x = 677,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,713.18/911.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.52

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