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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,260.76 and 540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,260.76 and 540.60 is: 746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,260.76 = 540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,260.76 = 540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,260.76 × 540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 681,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,566.86/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.02

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