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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.35, 1,256.49 and 537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.35, 1,256.49 and 537.33 is: 741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.35 : 1,256.49 = 537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.35/1,256.49 = 537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.35x = 1,256.49 × 537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.35x = 675,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,149.77/910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.64

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