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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.83, 1,256.89 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.83, 1,256.89 and 537.72 is: 742.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.83 : 1,256.89 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.83/1,256.89 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.83x = 1,256.89 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.83x = 675,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,858.42/910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.03

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