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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.67, 1,256.93 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.67, 1,256.93 and 537.52 is: 741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.67 : 1,256.93 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.67/1,256.93 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.67x = 1,256.93 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.67x = 675,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,625.01/910.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.90

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