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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.16, 1,256.50 and 595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.16, 1,256.50 and 595.88 is: 822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.16 : 1,256.50 = 595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.16/1,256.50 = 595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.16x = 1,256.50 × 595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.16x = 748,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,723.22/910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.63

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