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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.06, 1,256.07 and 556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.06, 1,256.07 and 556.04 is: 767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.06 : 1,256.07 = 556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.06/1,256.07 = 556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.06x = 1,256.07 × 556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.06x = 698,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,425.16/910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.45

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