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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.97, 1,261.05 and 540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.97, 1,261.05 and 540.80 is: 746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.97 : 1,261.05 = 540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.97/1,261.05 = 540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.97x = 1,261.05 × 540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.97x = 681,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,969.53/913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.17

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