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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.98, 1,261.32 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.98, 1,261.32 and 541.28 is: 746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.98 : 1,261.32 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.98/1,261.32 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.98x = 1,261.32 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.98x = 682,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,720.98/913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.98

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