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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.82, 1,257.25 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.82, 1,257.25 and 538.02 is: 742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.82 : 1,257.25 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.82/1,257.25 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.82x = 1,257.25 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.82x = 676,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,425.65/910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.66

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