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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.06, 1,259.96 and 540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.06, 1,259.96 and 540.02 is: 745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.06 : 1,259.96 = 540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.06/1,259.96 = 540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.06x = 1,259.96 × 540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.06x = 680,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,403.60/913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.19

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