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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.47, 1,256.43 and 537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.47, 1,256.43 and 537.46 is: 741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.47 : 1,256.43 = 537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.47/1,256.43 = 537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.47x = 1,256.43 × 537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.47x = 675,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,280.87/910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.68

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