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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.50, 1,256.55 and 561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.50, 1,256.55 and 561.02 is: 774.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.50 : 1,256.55 = 561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.50/1,256.55 = 561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.50x = 1,256.55 × 561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.50x = 704,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,949.68/910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.24

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