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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.07, 1,255.50 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.07, 1,255.50 and 595.38 is: 821.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.07 : 1,255.50 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.07/1,255.50 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.07x = 1,255.50 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.07x = 747,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,504.30/910.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.37

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