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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.16, 1,255.86 and 536.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.16, 1,255.86 and 536.99 is: 740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.16 : 1,255.86 = 536.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.16/1,255.86 = 536.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.16x = 1,255.86 × 536.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.16x = 674,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,387.40/910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.96

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