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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.99, 1,257.13 and 537.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.99, 1,257.13 and 537.99 is: 742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.99 : 1,257.13 = 537.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.99/1,257.13 = 537.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.99x = 1,257.13 × 537.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.99x = 676,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,323.37/910.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.40

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