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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.21, 1,255.29 and 595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.21, 1,255.29 and 595.22 is: 820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.21 : 1,255.29 = 595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.21/1,255.29 = 595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.21x = 1,255.29 × 595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.21x = 747,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,173.71/910.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.88

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