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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.69, 1,256.55 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.69, 1,256.55 and 537.68 is: 741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.69 : 1,256.55 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.69/1,256.55 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.69x = 1,256.55 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.69x = 675,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,622.93/910.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.88

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