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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.11, 1,256.12 and 537.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.11, 1,256.12 and 537.07 is: 741.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.11 : 1,256.12 = 537.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.11/1,256.12 = 537.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.11x = 1,256.12 × 537.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.11x = 674,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,624.37/910.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.26

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