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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.33, 1,260.32 and 540.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.33, 1,260.32 and 540.33 is: 745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.33 : 1,260.32 = 540.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.33/1,260.32 = 540.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.33x = 1,260.32 × 540.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.33x = 680,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,988.71/913.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.61

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