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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.71, 1,256.81 and 537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.71, 1,256.81 and 537.50 is: 741.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.71 : 1,256.81 = 537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.71/1,256.81 = 537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.71x = 1,256.81 × 537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.71x = 675,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,526.40/910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.76

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