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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.51, 1,256.01 and 578.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.51, 1,256.01 and 578.35 is: 797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.51 : 1,256.01 = 578.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.51/1,256.01 = 578.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.51x = 1,256.01 × 578.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.51x = 726,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,413.38/910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.81

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