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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,256.94 and 537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,256.94 and 537.78 is: 741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,256.94 = 537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,256.94 = 537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,256.94 × 537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 675,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,957.19/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.98

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