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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910, 1,256.22 and 560.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910, 1,256.22 and 560.89 is: 774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910 : 1,256.22 = 560.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910/1,256.22 = 560.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910x = 1,256.22 × 560.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910x = 704,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,601.24/910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.29

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