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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.33, 1,255.75 and 556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.33, 1,255.75 and 556.34 is: 767.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.33 : 1,255.75 = 556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.33/1,255.75 = 556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.33x = 1,255.75 × 556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.33x = 698,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,618.37/910.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.43

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