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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.23, 1,260.32 and 540.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.23, 1,260.32 and 540.41 is: 745.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.23 : 1,260.32 = 540.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.23/1,260.32 = 540.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.23x = 1,260.32 × 540.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.23x = 681,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,080.53/913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.79

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