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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.04, 1,258.40 and 538.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.04, 1,258.40 and 538.90 is: 743.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.04 : 1,258.40 = 538.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.04/1,258.40 = 538.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.04x = 1,258.40 × 538.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.04x = 678,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,151.76/912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.55

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