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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.64, 1,260.32 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.64, 1,260.32 and 540.56 is: 745.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.64 : 1,260.32 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.64/1,260.32 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.64x = 1,260.32 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.64x = 681,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,278.58/913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.68

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