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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.68, 1,260.48 and 540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.68, 1,260.48 and 540.42 is: 745.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.68 : 1,260.48 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.68/1,260.48 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.68x = 1,260.48 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.68x = 681,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,188.60/913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.54

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