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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.56, 1,257.07 and 556.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.56, 1,257.07 and 556.57 is: 768.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.56 : 1,257.07 = 556.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.56/1,257.07 = 556.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.56x = 1,257.07 × 556.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.56x = 699,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,645.00/910.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.36

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