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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.22, 1,255.69 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.22, 1,255.69 and 537.20 is: 741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.22 : 1,255.69 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.22/1,255.69 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.22x = 1,255.69 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.22x = 674,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,556.67/910.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.09

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