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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.26, 1,260.03 and 540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.26, 1,260.03 and 540.27 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.26 : 1,260.03 = 540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.26/1,260.03 = 540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.26x = 1,260.03 × 540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.26x = 680,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,756.41/913.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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