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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.21, 1,256.12 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.21, 1,256.12 and 537 is: 741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.21 : 1,256.12 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.21/1,256.12 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.21x = 1,256.12 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.21x = 674,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,536.44/910.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.08

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