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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.28, 1,256.36 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.28, 1,256.36 and 579.08 is: 799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.28 : 1,256.36 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.28/1,256.36 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.28x = 1,256.36 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.28x = 727,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,523.77/910.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.24

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