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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910, 1,254.54 and 578.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910, 1,254.54 and 578.44 is: 797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910 : 1,254.54 = 578.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910/1,254.54 = 578.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910x = 1,254.54 × 578.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910x = 725,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,676.12/910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.45

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