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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.73, 1,260.64 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.73, 1,260.64 and 535.44 is: 738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.73 : 1,260.64 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.73/1,260.64 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.73x = 1,260.64 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.73x = 674,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,995.74/913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.72

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