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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.51, 1,257.86 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.51, 1,257.86 and 538.44 is: 743.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.51 : 1,257.86 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.51/1,257.86 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.51x = 1,257.86 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.51x = 677,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,279.45/911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.03

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