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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.89, 1,259.81 and 540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.89, 1,259.81 and 540.15 is: 745.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.89 : 1,259.81 = 540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.89/1,259.81 = 540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.89x = 1,259.81 × 540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.89x = 680,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,483.67/912.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.42

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