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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.89, 1,256.52 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.89, 1,256.52 and 537.60 is: 741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.89 : 1,256.52 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.89/1,256.52 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.89x = 1,256.52 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.89x = 675,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,505.15/910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.59

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