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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.22, 1,257.78 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.22, 1,257.78 and 688.80 is: 951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.22 : 1,257.78 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.22/1,257.78 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.22x = 1,257.78 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.22x = 866,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,358.86/910.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.81

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