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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.63, 1,258.17 and 538.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.63, 1,258.17 and 538.58 is: 743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.63 : 1,258.17 = 538.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.63/1,258.17 = 538.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.63x = 1,258.17 × 538.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.63x = 677,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,625.20/911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.31

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