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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.96, 1,255.74 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.96, 1,255.74 and 537 is: 741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.96 : 1,255.74 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.96/1,255.74 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.96x = 1,255.74 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.96x = 674,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,332.38/909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.06

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