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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.40, 1,256.47 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.40, 1,256.47 and 556.25 is: 767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.40 : 1,256.47 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.40/1,256.47 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.40x = 1,256.47 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.40x = 698,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,903.76/910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.69

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