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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.29, 1,256.04 and 579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.29, 1,256.04 and 579.18 is: 799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.29 : 1,256.04 = 579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.29/1,256.04 = 579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.29x = 1,256.04 × 579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.29x = 727,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,473.25/910.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.17

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