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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.45, 1,256.21 and 556.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.45, 1,256.21 and 556.35 is: 767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.45 : 1,256.21 = 556.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.45/1,256.21 = 556.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.45x = 1,256.21 × 556.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.45x = 698,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,883.37/910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.62

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