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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.53, 1,260.73 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.53, 1,260.73 and 540.46 is: 745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.53 : 1,260.73 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.53/1,260.73 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.53x = 1,260.73 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.53x = 681,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,374.14/913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.87

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