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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.30, 1,256.38 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.30, 1,256.38 and 537.26 is: 741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.30 : 1,256.38 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.30/1,256.38 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.30x = 1,256.38 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.30x = 675,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,002.72/910.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.52

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