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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.44, 1,256.38 and 561.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.44, 1,256.38 and 561.13 is: 774.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.44 : 1,256.38 = 561.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.44/1,256.38 = 561.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.44x = 1,256.38 × 561.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.44x = 704,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,987.97/910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.34

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