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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.88, 1,256.84 and 537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.88, 1,256.84 and 537.92 is: 742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.88 : 1,256.84 = 537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.88/1,256.84 = 537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.88x = 1,256.84 × 537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.88x = 676,079.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,079.37/910.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.23

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