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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.77, 1,265.04 and 538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.77, 1,265.04 and 538.56 is: 743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.77 : 1,265.04 = 538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.77/1,265.04 = 538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.77x = 1,265.04 × 538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.77x = 681,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,299.94/916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.15

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