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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.07, 1,256.18 and 594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.07, 1,256.18 and 594.78 is: 820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.07 : 1,256.18 = 594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.07/1,256.18 = 594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.07x = 1,256.18 × 594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.07x = 747,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,143.06/910.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.97

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