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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.31, 1,256.16 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.31, 1,256.16 and 537.27 is: 741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.31 : 1,256.16 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.31/1,256.16 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.31x = 1,256.16 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.31x = 674,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,897.08/910.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.39

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