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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,260.29 and 540.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,260.29 and 540.29 is: 745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,260.29 = 540.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,260.29 = 540.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,260.29 × 540.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 680,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,915.11/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.60

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