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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,257.56 and 538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,257.56 and 538.60 is: 743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,257.56 = 538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,257.56 = 538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,257.56 × 538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 677,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,321.82/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.08

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