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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.14, 1,265.64 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.14, 1,265.64 and 539.12 is: 743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.14 : 1,265.64 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.14/1,265.64 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.14x = 1,265.64 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.14x = 682,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,331.84/917.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.98

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