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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.26, 1,255.89 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.26, 1,255.89 and 537.27 is: 741.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.26 : 1,255.89 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.26/1,255.89 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.26x = 1,255.89 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.26x = 674,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,752.02/910.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.27

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