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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.02, 1,256.46 and 591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.02, 1,256.46 and 591.60 is: 816.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.02 : 1,256.46 = 591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.02/1,256.46 = 591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.02x = 1,256.46 × 591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.02x = 743,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,321.74/910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.82

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