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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,260.06 and 540.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,260.06 and 540.21 is: 745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,260.06 = 540.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,260.06 = 540.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,260.06 × 540.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 680,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,697.01/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.46

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