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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.40, 1,260.04 and 540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.40, 1,260.04 and 540.20 is: 745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.40 : 1,260.04 = 540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.40/1,260.04 = 540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.40x = 1,260.04 × 540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.40x = 680,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,673.61/913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.21

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