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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.56, 1,257.84 and 538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.56, 1,257.84 and 538.52 is: 743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.56 : 1,257.84 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.56/1,257.84 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.56x = 1,257.84 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.56x = 677,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,372.00/911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.09

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