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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.06, 1,255.77 and 578.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.06, 1,255.77 and 578.35 is: 798.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.06 : 1,255.77 = 578.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.06/1,255.77 = 578.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.06x = 1,255.77 × 578.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.06x = 726,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,274.58/910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.05

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