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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.97, 1,257.13 and 537.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.97, 1,257.13 and 537.95 is: 742.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.97 : 1,257.13 = 537.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.97/1,257.13 = 537.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.97x = 1,257.13 × 537.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.97x = 676,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,264.11/910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.36

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