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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.14, 1,255.80 and 536.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.14, 1,255.80 and 536.87 is: 740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.14 : 1,255.80 = 536.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.14/1,255.80 = 536.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.14x = 1,255.80 × 536.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.14x = 674,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,195.07/910.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.76

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