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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.05, 1,256.13 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.05, 1,256.13 and 537.09 is: 741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.05 : 1,256.13 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.05/1,256.13 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.05x = 1,256.13 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.05x = 674,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,654.86/910.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.34

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