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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.62, 1,256.81 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.62, 1,256.81 and 537.57 is: 741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.62 : 1,256.81 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.62/1,256.81 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.62x = 1,256.81 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.62x = 675,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,623.35/910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.94

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