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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.18, 1,255.60 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.18, 1,255.60 and 595.32 is: 821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.18 : 1,255.60 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.18/1,255.60 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.18x = 1,255.60 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.18x = 747,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,483.79/910.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.25

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