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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.20, 1,255.86 and 556.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.20, 1,255.86 and 556.10 is: 767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.20 : 1,255.86 = 556.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.20/1,255.86 = 556.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.20x = 1,255.86 × 556.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.20x = 698,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,377.47/910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.28

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