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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.53, 1,256.49 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.53, 1,256.49 and 537.44 is: 741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.53 : 1,256.49 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.53/1,256.49 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.53x = 1,256.49 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.53x = 675,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,281.70/910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.64

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