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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.54, 1,256.58 and 496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.54, 1,256.58 and 496.54 is: 685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.54 : 1,256.58 = 496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.54/1,256.58 = 496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.54x = 1,256.58 × 496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.54x = 623,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,942.23/910.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.24

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