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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.27, 1,260.02 and 540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.27, 1,260.02 and 540.38 is: 745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.27 : 1,260.02 = 540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.27/1,260.02 = 540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.27x = 1,260.02 × 540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.27x = 680,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,889.61/913.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.55

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