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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.45, 1,256.38 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.45, 1,256.38 and 556.96 is: 768.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.45 : 1,256.38 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.45/1,256.38 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.45x = 1,256.38 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.45x = 699,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,755.67/910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.58

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