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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,260.63 and 540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,260.63 and 540.70 is: 746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,260.63 = 540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,260.63 = 540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,260.63 × 540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 681,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,619.49/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.16

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