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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.22, 1,256.25 and 537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.22, 1,256.25 and 537.32 is: 741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.22 : 1,256.25 = 537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.22/1,256.25 = 537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.22x = 1,256.25 × 537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.22x = 675,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,008.25/910.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.59

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