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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.83, 1,258.27 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.83, 1,258.27 and 538.72 is: 743.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.83 : 1,258.27 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.83/1,258.27 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.83x = 1,258.27 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.83x = 677,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,855.21/911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.40

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