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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,256 and 574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,256 and 574.12 is: 792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.72 : 1,256 = 574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.72/1,256 = 574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.72x = 1,256 × 574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.72x = 721,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,094.72/909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.66

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