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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.57, 1,258.42 and 538.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.57, 1,258.42 and 538.67 is: 743.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.57 : 1,258.42 = 538.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.57/1,258.42 = 538.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.57x = 1,258.42 × 538.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.57x = 677,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,873.10/911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.63

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