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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.08, 1,255.96 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.08, 1,255.96 and 688.64 is: 950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.08 : 1,255.96 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.08/1,255.96 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.08x = 1,255.96 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.08x = 864,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,904.29/910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.36

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