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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.44, 1,255.87 and 537.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.44, 1,255.87 and 537.37 is: 741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.44 : 1,255.87 = 537.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.44/1,255.87 = 537.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.44x = 1,255.87 × 537.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.44x = 674,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,864.39/910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.25

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