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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,260.26 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913, 1,260.26 and 545 is: 752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913 : 1,260.26 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913/1,260.26 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913x = 1,260.26 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913x = 686,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,841.70/913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.29

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