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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.98, 1,261.13 and 540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.98, 1,261.13 and 540.97 is: 746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.98 : 1,261.13 = 540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.98/1,261.13 = 540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.98x = 1,261.13 × 540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.98x = 682,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,234.73/913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.45

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