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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,260.23 and 540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,260.23 and 540.32 is: 745.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,260.23 = 540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,260.23 = 540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,260.23 × 540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 680,918.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,918.47/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.71

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