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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.06, 1,255.78 and 511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.06, 1,255.78 and 511.64 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.06 : 1,255.78 = 511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.06/1,255.78 = 511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.06x = 1,255.78 × 511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.06x = 642,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,506.78/910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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