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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.17, 1,255.77 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.17, 1,255.77 and 536.76 is: 740.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.17 : 1,255.77 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.17/1,255.77 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.17x = 1,255.77 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.17x = 674,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,047.11/910.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.57

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