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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.62, 1,258.19 and 538.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.62, 1,258.19 and 538.57 is: 743.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.62 : 1,258.19 = 538.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.62/1,258.19 = 538.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.62x = 1,258.19 × 538.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.62x = 677,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,623.39/911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.32

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