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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.73, 1,256.74 and 537.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.73, 1,256.74 and 537.69 is: 741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.73 : 1,256.74 = 537.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.73/1,256.74 = 537.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.73x = 1,256.74 × 537.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.73x = 675,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,736.53/910.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.97

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