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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.42, 1,259.93 and 540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.42, 1,259.93 and 540.38 is: 745.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.42 : 1,259.93 = 540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.42/1,259.93 = 540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.42x = 1,259.93 × 540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.42x = 680,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,836.02/913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.37

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