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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.72, 1,261.08 and 540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.72, 1,261.08 and 540.82 is: 746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.72 : 1,261.08 = 540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.72/1,261.08 = 540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.72x = 1,261.08 × 540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.72x = 682,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,017.29/913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.42

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