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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,257.89 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,257.89 and 533.39 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,257.89 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,257.89 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,257.89 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 670,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,936.99/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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