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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.17, 1,256.03 and 595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.17, 1,256.03 and 595.96 is: 822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.17 : 1,256.03 = 595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.17/1,256.03 = 595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.17x = 1,256.03 × 595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.17x = 748,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,543.64/910.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.42

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