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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.13, 1,260.45 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.13, 1,260.45 and 540.24 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.13 : 1,260.45 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.13/1,260.45 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.13x = 1,260.45 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.13x = 680,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,942.81/913.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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