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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.93, 1,258.20 and 538.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.93, 1,258.20 and 538.79 is: 743.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.93 : 1,258.20 = 538.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.93/1,258.20 = 538.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.93x = 1,258.20 × 538.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.93x = 677,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,899.29/911.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.37

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