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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.23, 1,256.27 and 578.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.23, 1,256.27 and 578.73 is: 798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.23 : 1,256.27 = 578.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.23/1,256.27 = 578.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.23x = 1,256.27 × 578.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.23x = 727,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,041.14/910.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.74

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