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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.13, 1,255.92 and 537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.13, 1,255.92 and 537.08 is: 741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.13 : 1,255.92 = 537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.13/1,255.92 = 537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.13x = 1,255.92 × 537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.13x = 674,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,532.65/910.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.14

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