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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.50, 1,256.22 and 537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.50, 1,256.22 and 537.24 is: 741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.50 : 1,256.22 = 537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.50/1,256.22 = 537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.50x = 1,256.22 × 537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.50x = 674,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,891.63/910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.23

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