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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.48, 1,256.40 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.48, 1,256.40 and 537.60 is: 741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.48 : 1,256.40 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.48/1,256.40 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.48x = 1,256.40 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.48x = 675,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,440.64/910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.85

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