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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.78, 1,260.61 and 540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.78, 1,260.61 and 540.50 is: 745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.78 : 1,260.61 = 540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.78/1,260.61 = 540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.78x = 1,260.61 × 540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.78x = 681,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,361.51/913.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.65

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