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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.04, 1,255.88 and 537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.04, 1,255.88 and 537.11 is: 741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.04 : 1,255.88 = 537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.04/1,255.88 = 537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.04x = 1,255.88 × 537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.04x = 674,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,543.02/910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.22

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