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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.19, 1,256.21 and 537.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.19, 1,256.21 and 537.49 is: 741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.19 : 1,256.21 = 537.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.19/1,256.21 = 537.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.19x = 1,256.21 × 537.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.19x = 675,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,194.15/910.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.82

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