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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.08, 1,256.16 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.08, 1,256.16 and 537.12 is: 741.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.08 : 1,256.16 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.08/1,256.16 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.08x = 1,256.16 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.08x = 674,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,708.66/910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.37

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