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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.18, 1,256.24 and 537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.18, 1,256.24 and 537.02 is: 741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.18 : 1,256.24 = 537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.18/1,256.24 = 537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.18x = 1,256.24 × 537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.18x = 674,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,626.00/910.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.20

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