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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.94, 1,258.50 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.94, 1,258.50 and 538.92 is: 743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.94 : 1,258.50 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.94/1,258.50 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.94x = 1,258.50 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.94x = 678,230.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,230.82/911.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.72

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